Early Career Welder - Decatur, IL

Caterpillar•Decatur, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity for individuals with limited welding training to become more experienced welders. 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. The starting pay is up to $28.22/hour, with incremental increases for every 26 weeks of active work, offering an opportunity to earn up to $30.32/hour. This is a Full Time Position located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility in Decatur, IL. Shifts include 2nd or 3rd shift availability, with potential placement on any shift based on business needs and possible alternate work schedules. No relocation package is available. All candidates must pass a preemployment drug screen and welder qualification requirements.

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