Welder Apprentice - 3Rd Shift

Caterpillar•North Little Rock, AR

2d•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. Join us. THIS IS FOR A JUNE 29TH START DATE LIMITED OPENINGS!! Want to build YOUR career?! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock AR team as a Welder Apprentice our 3RD shift team (11 p.m. - 7 a.m.) earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $21.75/hour + Shift Differential. Caterpillar – North Little Rock utilizes a variety of welding processes within the facility. We have 15 robotic welding cells and over 30 different weld stations to complete daily builds. As a fabricator the main welding process is 0.052” GMAW (MIG) in the 1G/2G & 1F/2F positions. In addition, GTAW (TIG) and Stud Welding are utilized in some weld stations. Candidates must pass the following Welder Qualification Tests at the completion of a Caterpillar provided 6-Week Weld School and 3 Weeks OJT (ALL on a 1st Shift Schedule of 7am - 3pm M -Fri): 0.052” GMAW – 2F – 8mm – Single Pass 0.052” GMAW – 2F – 10mm – MULTI-PASS 0.052” GMAW – 2G – 12.7mm – MULTI-PASS 0.052” GMAW – 3F – 5mm GTAW 3F-4F Toe dress.

Requirements

Basic Knowledge of Welding Fundamentals
Available to work from 7:00AM to 3:00PM during the introductory training period (6-Weeks in Weld School & 3-Weeks OJT)
Ability to Work Safely & Wear Required Personal Protective Equipment
Ability to Follow Standard Work Instructions
Ability to Read Blueprints
Resumes are required. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience and/or successful completion of a Technical or Trade School Welding Course
Experience utilizing GMAW, GTAW & Carbon Arc Gouging processes
Ability to Complete an 8mm – 2F, 10mm – 2F & 25mm – 2G Weld Qualification Test utilizing 0.052” GMAW weld process

Responsibilities

Utilize a variety of welding processes within the facility.
Complete daily builds using 15 robotic welding cells and over 30 different weld stations.
Perform fabrication using 0.052” GMAW (MIG) in the 1G/2G & 1F/2F positions.
Utilize GTAW (TIG) and Stud Welding in some weld stations.
Pass Welder Qualification Tests at the completion of a Caterpillar provided 6-Week Weld School and 3 Weeks OJT.
Work overtime to support production demands.