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Project Structural Fitter B -1st/2nd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.
Channelview, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Oct 2025

About the role

Career Area:

Operations

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.

Project Structural Fitter B  

As a Structural Fitter, you will work in a team alongside the structural fabrication team to accurately frame structural weldments using engineering drawings.  

 

Benefits Information:  

  • Urgently hiring  

  • Hiring Multiple candidates  

  • This is a supplemental position located at the Solar manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX  

  • No relocation package is available  

 

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  

  • Perform Manual fit of structural subcomponents to achieve the requirements in the engineering drawing.  

  • Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations  

  • Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging  

  • Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds  

  • Use of common tools measuring and locating tools (tape measure, transit, etc 

  • Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces  

Required Qualifications:  

  • Must be able to pass structural fitter qualification test  

  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment  

  • Ability to perform simple computer operations   

  • Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift  

  • Ability to work overtime to support production demands  

  • Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds   

  • Ability to work well individually or in a team environment  

Desired Qualifications:  

  • One (1) to three (3) years of Structural Fabrication experience  

Top Candidates:  

  • Three (3) years or more of Structural Fabrication experience  

  • Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork  

  • Leadership Experience  

 

What You Will Get: 

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus program 

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage​ 

  • Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.)​ 

  • Health savings account (HSA)​ 

  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)​ 

  • Life Insurance​ 

  • Emplo

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