Weld Technologist

Caterpillar•East Peoria, IL

12d•$87,480 - $131,280•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. Weld Technologist – East Peoria, IL Primary Location : East Peoria, IL (LL) Travel : Up to 5% Relocation : Domestic relocation assistance available Visa Sponsorship : Not available for this position Job Summary Join our Fabrication Group as a 1st Shift Weld Technologist and play a key role in shaping the manufacturing processes behind Caterpillar’s welded structures. You’ll apply advanced welding technologies and oversee tooling, equipment, and process design to ensure quality and efficiency in production.

Requirements

Quality Management : Familiarity with continuous improvement tools, walkthroughs, inspections, and QA techniques.
Metal Fabrication : Ability to design, supervise, and analyze fabrication processes and costs.
Manufacturing Safety : Knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to perform safety inspections and promote compliance.
Production Systems : Experience with complex production systems and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
Experience with ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki programming; offline programming preferred.
Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and related applications.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain manufacturing processes for welding metal parts in required configurations.
Oversee welding operations using manual and automatic systems to ensure safe and accurate fabrication.
Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using appropriate technologies and tools.
Adhere to quality assurance policies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and production to optimize welding outcomes.