Experienced Welder-2 (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Caterpillar•Athens, GA

4d•$24 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

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. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training. 2nd/3rd shift: $25.92/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium) We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. As a Welder-2 at Caterpillar, you will:

Requirements

Three (3) years of GMAW (MIG) welding experience
Continuous work history with progressive movement
Welding experience in a Heavy Fabrications manufacturing environment
Experience using GMAW with 0.045"
Experience welding 1/2" or greater thickness material
Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.
Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Successful candidates must be able to pass the following AWS D1.1 welder qualifications during Cat provided weld training: Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal) Tack Tests 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position Welds will be inspected visually, destructively tested (bend test), and sectioned to verify proper penetration.
Candidates will also need to demonstrate the ability to perform carbon arc gouging and weld repair.
Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review.

Responsibilities

Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components
Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 25 lbs.