Early Career Welder - Decatur, IL

Caterpillar•Decatur, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring an Early Career Welder, also described as a Fabrication Specialist Trainee, at its manufacturing facility in Decatur, Illinois. The role builds on the employee’s training to set up, operate, and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions. Starting pay is up to $28.22 per hour, with incremental increases for every 26 weeks of active work and an opportunity to earn up to $30.32 per hour. The position is full-time. Second- or third-shift work is available, but employees may be assigned to any shift based on business needs, and some areas may require an alternate work schedule. No relocation package is available. The company provides classroom and hands-on weld school training. Employees must pass multiple welder qualification tests during training and be able to gain certification and become a qualified welder. Qualification testing is conducted by a Certified Welding Educator, Certified Welding Inspector, or approved personnel. Candidates must also be able to work overtime to support production demands. Caterpillar offers benefits subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines, including medical, dental, and vision benefits; paid time off; 401(k) savings plans; health savings and flexible spending accounts; health and lifestyle programs; an employee assistance program; voluntary benefits and employee discounts; career development; incentive bonus; disability benefits; life insurance; parental leave; adoption benefits; and tuition reimbursement. These benefits also apply to part-time employees.

Requirements

Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during Caterpillar-provided training.
Ability to gain welder certification upon completion of classroom and hands-on weld school training.
Ability to become a qualified welder.
Ability to perform simple computer operations.
Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork.
Ability to work well individually or in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of GMAW welding experience.
Technical school or equivalent educational background in a mechanical or similar discipline.
Experience using GMAW with 0.045-inch or larger wire.
Experience welding material 1/2 inch or greater in thickness.

Responsibilities

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, defect-free operations.
Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging.
Dress welds by sanding when required.
Use jib and overhead cranes to manually position work pieces.
Work overtime to support production demands.