WELDER APPRENTICE - 3RD SHIFT
About The Position
Caterpillar is hiring a Welder Apprentice for its North Little Rock, Arkansas facility. The role works on the third shift, Sunday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., with a starting wage of $21.75 per hour plus shift differential. The facility uses a variety of welding processes, including 0.052-inch GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and stud welding, across robotic welding cells and weld stations. New apprentices complete a Caterpillar-provided six-week weld school and three weeks of on-the-job training, all on a first-shift schedule of 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. At the completion of training, candidates must pass the listed welder qualification tests. Voluntary overtime may be available based on business needs and prior leader authorization. The position offers day-one benefits, weekly pay, opportunities for annual performance-based pay increases, and potential career advancement into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing roles.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of welding fundamentals.
- Availability to work 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, during the introductory training period of six weeks in weld school and three weeks of on-the-job training.
- 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.
- Must pass the required welding qualification tests upon completion of training: 0.052-inch GMAW 2F 8mm single pass; 0.052-inch GMAW 2F 10mm multi-pass; 0.052-inch GMAW 2G 12.7mm multi-pass; 0.052-inch GMAW 3F 5mm; and GTAW 3F-4F toe dress.
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 8mm 2F, 10mm 2F, and 25mm 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
- Perform welding and fabrication work using processes such as GMAW (MIG), GTAW (TIG), and stud welding.
- 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 using required personal protective equipment.
- Support production demands, including working overtime when needed and authorized.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits beginning day one, subject to eligibility.
- 401(k) savings plans.
- Paid vacation, holidays, personal time off, and a paid volunteer day (prorated based on hire date).
- Weekly pay.
- Annual performance-based pay increases.
- Incentive bonus.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
- Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
- Career development.
- Disability benefits and life insurance.
- Parental leave and adoption benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
