Welder Apprentice - 3Rd Shift

Caterpillar•North Little Rock, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a Welder Apprentice for its North Little Rock, Arkansas operations team. The role uses multiple welding processes, primarily 0.052-inch GMAW (MIG) in 1G/2G and 1F/2F positions, with GTAW (TIG) and stud welding also used at some stations. The facility has 15 robotic welding cells and more than 30 weld stations. The position is on third shift, Sunday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. The initial training period consists of six weeks of Caterpillar-provided weld school and three weeks of on-the-job training, both on a first-shift schedule of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Candidates must pass the specified welder qualification tests after completing this training. The starting wage is $21.75 per hour plus shift differential; the listed pay range is $21.75 to $27.30 per hour. Voluntary overtime may be available based on business needs and prior leader authorization.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of welding fundamentals.
Availability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the six-week weld school and three-week on-the-job training period.
Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to climb, work from, and descend ladders, platforms, or steps.
Ability to perform repetitive operations.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience and/or successful completion of a technical or trade school welding course.
Ability to work safely and wear required personal protective equipment.
Experience using GMAW, GTAW, and carbon arc gouging processes.
Ability to complete an 8 mm 2F, 10 mm 2F, and 25 mm 2G weld qualification test using the 0.052-inch GMAW process.
Ability to follow standard work instructions.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Responsibilities

Perform welding and fabrication work using the welding processes and procedures required at the facility.
Complete the required welder qualification tests after the six-week weld school and three weeks of on-the-job training.
Follow standard work instructions and work safely while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Support production demands, including working overtime when needed and authorized.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
401(k) savings plan.
Paid vacation, holidays, personal time off, and a paid volunteer day, prorated based on hire date.
Weekly pay.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits and life insurance.
Parental leave and adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
Potential annual pay increases based on performance.
Career advancement opportunities in operations leadership and advanced manufacturing jobs.
Personal protective equipment provided, including welding hoods, jackets and gloves, metatarsal-guard steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and bump caps.