Welder (3rd Shift)

Caterpillar•Brooklyn Park, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Welder at Caterpillar, you will be part of a team building frames for construction machines. You will interpret metric engineering drawings incorporating geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), set up fixtures, and tack and weld components in horizontal and flat positions. The work uses welding guns, cutting torches, carbon arc equipment, and fabrication tools. You must complete and pass an American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 certification as part of the pre-employment process, including an onsite weld test meeting the D1.1 standard. The role may also involve operating CNC machining equipment, robots, and cranes; setting up equipment, fixtures, tooling, and offsets; inspecting parts with measuring devices and blueprints; documenting statistical process control (SPC); troubleshooting equipment and tooling; and deburring machine surfaces. The position is on third shift, Sunday through Thursday, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Overtime may be available voluntarily, based on business needs and with prior leader authorization. The listed pay range is $29.93–$38.85 per hour; the posting also describes a total wage extension of $31.18 per hour, including a $1.25 shift differential. Pay is weekly. Start dates listed are December 7, 2026, and January 4, 2027. Relocation assistance is not available. The work environment includes exposure to welding fumes, machining chemicals, noise levels of 85 dB or greater, changing temperatures, and magnets that may affect medical devices. The role requires operating overhead and jib cranes and hoists, working at multiple heights and in tight or awkward spaces, climbing on equipment and access equipment, and standing for at least eight-hour shifts with minimal breaks. Physical activities include frequently lifting up to 35 pounds, kneeling, squatting, crawling, reaching, twisting, and repetitive grasping, pushing, pulling, and rotating. Required PPE includes hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal footwear, and protective welding clothing and equipment.

Requirements

At least one year of combined welding experience or progress toward completing a welding trade or technical degree.
Ability to read fabrication blueprints and engineering drawings.
Ability to complete and pass AWS D1.1 certification as part of the onsite pre-hire process.
Ability to meet the AWS D1.1 standard in an onsite post-interview weld test.
Ability to work the stated third-shift schedule, Sunday through Thursday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Ability to perform the physical activities and work in the environment described, including frequent lifting up to 35 pounds and standing for at least eight-hour shifts.
Use of required PPE, including hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed or metatarsal footwear, and protective welding clothing and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience at Caterpillar Paving Brooklyn Park.
Heavy crane equipment experience.
Experience with fabrication hand tools and equipment, including grinders, chisels, tip cleaners, measuring devices, hand tools, and special deburring tools.
Experience with cutting torches and/or carbon arc gouging.
Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Experience with statistical process control (SPC).
Ability to identify and communicate tooling and machine problems.
Ability to read standard work and prints and write continuous-improvement cards.
Ability to use computers for production transactions.
Understanding of metric measurement systems.
Prior experience operating CNC machines.

Responsibilities

Put safety first, with the goal of preventing injuries, occupational illnesses, and safety incidents.
Weld components to American Welding Society standards and engineering or manufacturing prints and documentation.
Interpret metric drawings using GD&T to set up fixtures and tack and weld components in horizontal and flat positions.
Use welding guns, cutting torches, carbon arc equipment, grinding, flame-cutting, arc-gouging equipment, and other fabrication tools.
May operate CNC machining equipment and robots, making adjustments for production jobs and following manufacturing prints and documentation.
Set up and operate equipment, cranes, stops, clamps, fixtures, tooling, and offsets to produce consistent-quality parts.
Inspect parts using measuring devices and blueprints, and document results using statistical process control (SPC).
Identify and troubleshoot machine and tooling problems as needed.
Use hand tools, grinders, and special deburring tools to remove sharp edges from machined surfaces.

Benefits

Day-One benefits program.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time; the posting also mentions Winter Holiday time.
401(k) savings plan with matching and an additional 2–5% annual company contribution.
Health Savings Account (HSA).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
Health and lifestyle programs.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
Career development.
Incentive bonus.
Disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Parental leave.
Adoption benefits.
Tuition reimbursement.
On-site health and wellness.