Welder I (1st Shift)

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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.

Caterpillar takes a system view of the life of our products. We design and manufacture them for multiple lives, our dealers support and service them to maximize their value to the customer, and we remanufacture them at the end of their serviceable life to deliver the next generation of value. Our industry leading engineering and manufacturing expertise, large field population and world class dealer organization make this possible. This total life cycle approach allows us to provide sustainable solutions that help our customers build a better world.

Caterpillar currently has an opening for a Welder I position supporting Reman Drivetrain located in the West Fargo, ND facility. The Welder l position performs various types of weld and finishing operations.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ability to locate, identify and use proper fixtures and tooling to perform weld operations

• Repair non-standard flaws with limited or no assistance

• Use blueprints, gauges, torque measuring devices and/or other equipment to ensure conformance to quality specifications

• Ability to set-up, adjust and perform operations with close tolerance and finish requirements on standardized parts

• Conduct pre and post inspection on all welded parts

• Plan and make difficult or new setups with necessary equipment

• Assist other team members with technical issues and/or production problems

• Assist in the development of work instructions

• Perform preventive maintenance as required

• Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary

• Perform 5S Audits

• Perform Safety Stop Audits observations as required

• Participate in the CI/PID Process

• Any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop

• Follow the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) Standard Work Sheets 

• Other duties as assigned
   

People Related Tasks and Responsibilities

• Promote a culture based on our Values in Action

• Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed

• Work with variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks

• Proven ability to work in a team setting

• Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization

• Ensure customer requirements are met

• Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity

• Ability to Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years job related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Effective oral and written communication skills

• Effective decision making, analytical, and problem solving skills

• Ability to effectively interpret blueprints

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize work

• Ability to produce quality products

• Highly motivated and a self starter

• Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of changing situations

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred

• Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform essential functions of the position

• Ability to periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant and other warehouses as directed

• Ability to use keyboard, reach above shoulder height, below the waist, and lift and file documents throughout the day

• Ability to perform safe execution of repetitive motions

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