Welder I (1st Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•West Fargo, ND

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is seeking a Welder I to support the Reman Drivetrain operations at their West Fargo, ND facility. This role involves performing various welding and finishing operations, ensuring parts meet quality specifications, and contributing to a safe and productive work environment. Caterpillar focuses on a system view of product life cycles, including remanufacturing to deliver value and sustainable solutions. The company emphasizes a culture based on its Values in Action, promoting integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability.

Requirements

Minimum 2 years job related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Effective decision making, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Ability to effectively interpret blueprints.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to organize and prioritize work.
Ability to produce quality products.
Highly motivated and a self starter.
Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of changing situations.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to sit or stand as needed to perform essential functions of the position.
Ability to periodically walk and/or travel to other areas of the plant and other warehouses as directed.
Ability to use keyboard, reach above shoulder height, below the waist, and lift and file documents throughout the day.
Ability to perform safe execution of repetitive motions.
Ability to repetitively lift and carry up to 35 pounds.
Visual and hearing abilities as appropriate for safe execution of job duties, functions and tasks.
Physical exertion and effort to safely lift, push or pull components or parts.
Must possess ability to deal with multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Two-year tech school degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform various types of weld and finishing operations.
Locate, identify, and use proper fixtures and tooling to perform weld operations.
Repair non-standard flaws with limited or no assistance.
Use blueprints, gauges, torque measuring devices, and/or other equipment to ensure conformance to quality specifications.
Set-up, adjust, and perform operations with close tolerance and finish requirements on standardized parts.
Conduct pre and post inspection on all welded parts.
Plan and make difficult or new setups with necessary equipment.
Assist other team members with technical issues and/or production problems.
Assist in the development of work instructions.
Perform preventive maintenance as required.
Assist in identifying issues and initiating corrective action processes as necessary.
Perform 5S Audits.
Perform Safety Stop Audits observations as required.
Participate in the CI/PID Process.
Perform any duties or tasks that may be assigned to promote cross training or support for various areas of the shop.
Follow the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) Standard Work Sheets.
Other duties as assigned.
Promote a culture based on our Values in Action.
Follow established facility safety policies, safe job procedures and hazardous risk assessments and using the proper Personal Protective equipment for the specific job being performed.
Work with a variety of employees throughout the day to effectively communicate needs and to perform job related tasks.
Serve as a positive role model and contribute to team effort by supporting all employees in our organization.
Ensure customer requirements are met.
Conduct business with the highest level of honesty and integrity.
Interface with plant management, supervisors and production personnel.

Benefits

Hourly Pay Range: $24.33 - $30.97
1st shift Work Hours: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Thursday with occasional overtime on Fridays
Paid Weekly!
40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
80 hours of vacation
24 hours of paid Personal Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid holidays
100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
Potential annual performance increase
Clean/safe work environment
Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement