Welder - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Denison, TX

2d•$23 - $33•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. 3rd shift - Full Time Pay: $23.18-$32.73 (depending on experience) This position is responsible for providing quality weldments to standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 12 months of welding experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment or possess a welding certification from an accredited college or institution
Intermediate level of proficiency of reading and interpreting blueprints and layout weld stations to produce defect free work
Basic understanding of safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and communicate effectively both oral and written
Basic computer knowledge - Basic knowledge of hand tools and their proper application
Basic knowledge of measuring devices
Intermediate knowledge of blueprint/engineering drawings
Basic math functions - add, subtract, multiply, and divide; ability to use metric measurements
Must be able to pass welder qualification requirements during the Caterpillar provided training by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or approved personnel

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with tooling/modular tooling

Responsibilities

Follows all applicable policies and procedures
Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on established overtime procedures
Fabricates and welds product to production expectations
Read, interpret and execute to engineering drawings of weldments
Understand AWS (American Welding Society) weld symbols
Weld using standard work sequence
Qualify in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), 2F/2G (Horizontal Welding), 3F/3G (Vertical/Uphill Welding), 4F/4G (Overhead Welding)
Use oxygen/ propylene flame straightening/cutting
Use rigging and cranes for movement of weldments
Use andon for identification of variance from standard work
Be available to assist in other areas as needed
Participates in activities and exercises in support of the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) – 5S, kaizen, etc.