Weldor Journeyman

## Weldor Journeyman Apply:
San Diego, California:
Full time:
Posted Today:
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** Career Area:
** Operations
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* Job Description:

**** Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
** When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other.  We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
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* About the Role:

** This occupation requires the use of all available welding processes to fusion weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals to meet the welding requirements and to perform all of the work requirements in all departments of the Solar plants.  
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* What You Will Do:

*** Plan sequences of welding operations and determine methods of welding to weld structural details and assemblies, using all available welding processes such as gas, electric arc, (GTAW), heli-arc, orbital, sigma and submerged arc welding
* Perform setup incidental for welding operations, working from blueprints, sketches, other authorized documents and/or oral instructions
* Weld any gauge materials where welded areas are subject to high pressure or extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks
* Weld flat, vertical or overhead areas, or in difficult positions and areas difficult of access
* Recognize need for and pre-heat materials as necessary and minimize warpage by proper location of weld and stress relieving methods
* Form and shape details, as required
* Improvise welding aids such as paper templates, locating devices, holding blocks, etc.
* Perform surface preparation of parts such as cleaning, sanding, grinding, polishing and some assembly of parts
* Clean and dress welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable weld joints
* Check own work for conformance to specifications
* Must pass and maintain required certifications
* Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform work as a journeyman
* Must be able to climb and weld from ladders, scaffolds roofs, and in pits
* Maintain good shop practices  
** What You Have:
*** Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests
* Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment
* Available to work 2nd and 1st shift
* Ability to perform simple computer operations, work from digital prints  
** Desired

Qualifications:

*** Three (3) to five (5) years of GTAW welding experience
* Experience welding with precision fixturing
* Ability to work overtime as needed  
*** Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at*** ******### ###
** Summary Pay Range:**$34.54 - $51.82

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
** Benefits:
** Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
* Medical, dental, and vision benefits
** Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
** 401(k) savings plans
** Health Savings Account (HSA)
** Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
** Health Lifestyle Programs
** Employee Assistance Program
** Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
** Career Development
** Incentive bonus
** Disability benefits
* Life Insurance
* Parental leave
* Adoption benefits
* Tuition Reimbursement