Welder 3 - CI Tech - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Sanford, NC

10d

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a third-shift Welder 3 to support the assembly line under general supervision. The role performs repairs and maintenance on tooling and fixtures, fabricates new tooling and equipment, provides basic PinPoint ERP software support, and assists with other assembly-planning tasks. PinPoint training is provided. Candidates must be comfortable using Microsoft Office and have MIG welding and some tool- or jig-making experience. The position involves manual MIG welding on steel, preparation and finishing of materials, use of lifting devices, and routine maintenance of shop equipment. The Welder 3 builds tooling and structures to provided specifications or develops custom solutions when assigned. The role also supports continuous-improvement, new-product-introduction, and product-launch efforts, while maintaining a safe, clean, and orderly work area and contributing effectively as a team member. The stated third-shift wage is $26.75 per hour plus an 8% shift premium. The summary pay range is $26.75–$33.45. Caterpillar offers paid training, benefits beginning on Day One, and potential quarterly bonuses. Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

At least 3 years of MIG welding experience.
Intermediate proficiency using a Windows PC and software such as Microsoft Office; capable of functioning independently.
Intermediate proficiency creating tools, jigs, and fixtures; capable of functioning independently.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, maintain a safe work area, and be willing to be multi-trained.
Comfort using Microsoft Office and some tool- or jig-making experience.
Ability to use lifting devices for components weighing more than 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

TIG welding experience on aluminum materials, stick welding, and arc gouging.
Intermediate proficiency in manufacturing-related areas such as engineering, manufacturing, and shop operations.
At least one year of technical service area experience.
Some experience with design software such as AutoCAD and commitment to improving those skills.
Intermediate proficiency in reading blueprints.
Intermediate proficiency recognizing or describing mechanical functions and product or part specifications.
At least one year of experience in machining processes.
Intermediate proficiency with standard assembly tools and their applications.
Intermediate proficiency in mechanical design.
Associate degree or further education, such as an apprenticeship, trade certificate or diploma, or degree from an accredited school or program.
Experience in lifting-device manufacturing, testing, or inspection.
Intermediate proficiency with manually operated equipment, including lathes, grinding equipment, vertical and horizontal mills, boring mills, and radial drills.
Independent decision-making and problem-solving ability to complete job tasks.
Product assembler experience.

Responsibilities

Perform manual MIG welding on steel, including associated material preparation and finishing using equipment such as a bandsaw, angle grinder, belt sander, and manual plasma cutter.
Respond to assembly-line issues by repairing tooling, fixtures, and equipment and resolving simple PinPoint issues.
Use lifting devices to move heavy components weighing more than 35 pounds.
Perform routine maintenance on shop equipment, including wire, tip, and nozzle changes.
Build structures and tooling to provided prints or concepts, and develop custom solutions when assigned.
Support assembly planning and provide minor PinPoint ERP software support.
Follow CPS principles, including 5S, continuous-improvement idea reporting, waste elimination, and standard work.
Keep the work area clean, orderly, and safe; contribute as a team member and be willing to be cross-trained.
Support continuous-improvement, new-product-introduction, and product-launch efforts.
Perform other tasks as needed.