Welder (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Brooklyn Park, MN

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. Your Work Shapes the World Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With an over 100-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. What expect as a Welder / Operator, you will be a member of a dynamic team of solid professional welders. Interpret metric drawings that use Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T) to setup fixtures, tack and weld components in horizontal and flat positions using welding gun, cutting torches, carbon arc and other fabrication tools (i.e grinder, chisel, tip cleaner) This position requires the ability to complete and pass an American Weld Society (AWS) certification prior to hire as part of the pr-employment/pre-hire process. This is a THIRD SHIFT role. You will also operate CNC machining and robotic equipment occasionally (CNC burning machine, plate roll, machining centers and press brake, etc.). We look forward to providing training on our CNC machines/robots! CHECK EMAIL SOON AFTER APPLYING

Requirements

Ability to complete and pass an American Weld Society (AWS) certification prior to hire as part of the pr-employment/pre-hire process.
Ability to read fabrication blueprints/engineering drawings
Ability to complete and pass American Weld Society (AWS) certification as part of the pre-hire process onsite at CAT- BP

Nice To Haves

Welding experience or in the process of completing a welding trade/technical degree
Previous experience at Caterpillar
Paving Brooklyn Park
Heavy crane equipment experience
Prior experience operating CNC machines
Experience with basic fabrication hand tools and equipment (i.e. grinder, chisel, tip cleaner, measuring devices, hand tools, grinder, and other special deburring tools)
Experience with cutting torches and/or carbon arc (gouging)
Understanding of geometric dimension and tolerances (GD&T)
Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Ability to identify and communicate tooling and machine problems
Ability to read standard work, prints, and write continuous improvement cards
Ability to utilize computers for production transactions
Understanding of the metric measurement systems

Responsibilities

Responsible for putting safety first with a goal to prevent all injuries, occupational illnesses, and safety incidents.
Weld components per American Welding Society (AWS) standards and engineering/manufacturing prints and documentation.
Interpret metric drawings that use Geometric dimensioning and tolerances (GD&T) to setup fixtures, tack and weld components in horizontal and flat positions using welding gun, cutting torches, carbon arc and other fabrication tools (i.e grinder, chisel, tip cleaner). Includes use of grinding, flame cutting and arc gouging equipment.
May have responsibility for the operation of CNC machining equipment and robots following manufacturing prints and documentation making adjustments for production jobs including; setup and operation of all equipment/cranes with stops, clamps, fixtures, tooling, and offsets to produce consistent quality parts.
Use measuring devices and blueprints to inspect parts for quality using statistical process control (SPC) for documentation.
Participate in identifying and troubleshooting machine and tooling problems as needed.
Use hand tools, grinders, and other special deburring tools to remove sharp edges from machine surfaces.