Early Career Welder - Decatur, IL

Caterpillar Inc.•Decatur, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for an opportunity to become a more experienced welder, but have limited training? This is the opportunity for you! As a Fabrication Specialist Trainee, you will build on your training to set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions. Starting pay up to $28.22/hour. Welders will receive incremental increases for every 26 weeks of active work, with an opportunity to earn up to $30.32/hour.

Requirements

Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the 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
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
All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of GMAW welding experience
Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline
Experience using GMAW with 0.045” or larger wire
Experience welding ½” or greater thickness material
Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

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 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