Welder Apprentice - 2nd shift

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

4d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar is hiring a Welder Apprentice for its North Little Rock, Arkansas facility. The role includes a six-week Caterpillar-provided weld school followed by three weeks of on-the-job training. At the end of this training, apprentices must pass specified welding qualification tests using GMAW (MIG) and GTAW processes. The facility uses 15 robotic welding cells and more than 30 weld stations. Fabrication work primarily uses 0.052-inch GMAW in 1G/2G and 1F/2F positions, with GTAW (TIG) and stud welding also used at some stations. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., with a 7% shift differential. During the introductory training period, employees must be available to work from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The starting wage is $21.75 per hour, and the listed summary pay range is $21.75–$27.30. Voluntary overtime may be available based on business needs and prior leader authorization. Caterpillar provides personal protective equipment and offers opportunities for annual performance-based pay increases and career advancement into operations leadership or other advanced manufacturing roles.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of welding fundamentals.
Availability to work 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 weld process.
Ability to follow standard work instructions.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Responsibilities

Complete the six-week weld school and three weeks of on-the-job training.
Pass the required welding qualification tests at the conclusion of training.
Perform fabrication welding, primarily using 0.052-inch GMAW, with other processes used as required at weld stations.
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, and vision benefits, including prescription coverage.
401(k) savings plan.
Paid vacation, holidays, personal time off, and a paid volunteer day.
Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
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.
Weekly pay.
Personal protective equipment provided, including welding hoods, jackets and gloves, metatarsal guard steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, and bump caps.