Welder -2nd and 3rd Shift- East Peoria LL- HIRING & RETENTION BONUS

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.

Pay and Shift Details

• $3,000 New Hire Bonus

• Up to $29.97 per hour base pay, based on experience

• includes $1.00 per hour off-shift premium

• includes $4.00 per hour retention bonus after successful completion of training.

• Incremental increases will be applied every 26 weeks until the maximum rate is reached.

• Shift: 2nd- M-F 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm; 3rd shift Su-Th 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

• Training completed on 1st or 3rd shift for the first 4 to 5 weeks

2nd and 3rd shift available - Full Time - East Peoria LL

Caterpillar is hiring MIG Welders for 3rd shift at our East Peoria manufacturing facility LL. This is a full-time production welding job offering Day 1 benefits as well as Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) and Weld Hood as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.

What You Will Do

• Perform MIG welding and GMAW welding on steel components

• Weld plain and alloy steel in all positions

• Operate robotic welding equipment in a production environment

• Follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements

• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging

• Use overhead cranes and jib cranes to position materials

Required Experience

• At least 1 year of production MIG or GMAW welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting
  or

• A welding certification from an accredited college or institution.

• Relevant experience must be within the past 6 months.

• Experience welding steel 1/2 inch thickness or greater

• Basic computer skills

Qualifications

• Ability to pass Caterpillar weld qualification testing

• Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed

Top Candidates will also possess:

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

 Additional Information:

• 90 Day probationary period includes weld school training

• This position is located in East Peoria Bldg LL

• No relocation package is available

• Must be able to pass welder qualification requirements during the Caterpillar provided training by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or approved personnel

• Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

Caterpillar 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 www.caterpillar.com/careers

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

 

 

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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related