Welder - 3rd Shift- Bldg LL East Peoria
Caterpillar Inc.About the role
Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
3rd shift available - Full Time - East Peoria Bldg LL
As an experienced Fabrication Specialist, you will set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all positions
Operate robotic welding equipment
Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
Sanding may be required to dress welds
Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces
Required Qualifications:
Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the Caterpillar provided training
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in production environment using GMAW with 0.045” or larger wire on ½” or greater thickness material
Ability to perform simple computer operations
Be available to work any shift
Ability to work overtime to support production demands
Desired Qualifications:
Three (3) years of GMAW welding experience
Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline
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:
Full Time position offering benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K, etc.
Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) and Weld Hood as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.
Shift: 3rd shift 10:00 pm to 6:00 am
Pay: Up to $24.97 per hour, depending on experience, plus $1.00 per hour off-shift premium.
Welders may elect to receive a $4.00 per hour retention bonus immediately.
Incremental increases will be applied every 26 weeks until the maximum rate is reached.Training will be completed on 1st shift for the first 4-5 weeks
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
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