Welder - 2nd/3rd Shifts - Sign-On Bonus

Caterpillar Inc. • Pontiac, IL

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About The Position

As a Stainless-Steel Welder at Caterpillar Pontiac, you will operate or tend welding machines to join and bond components, fabricating products and assemblies to specifications and blueprints using stainless steel and other industry-used alloys. The role includes assembling and tack welding units, setting machines for each application, welding to print specifications, inspecting work, and maintaining equipment. Welders may rotate among positions in the functional work area, weld with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR), and may be required to weld in confined spaces. The position offers second- or third-shift schedules.

Requirements

• One year of experience welding in a production environment.
• Beginner-level proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and laying out weld stations to produce defect-free work.
• Ability to pass multiple welder qualification requirements during Caterpillar-provided training conducted by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or approved personnel.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years of experience welding in a production environment.
• Welding certification.
• Previous welding experience with mild steel, 304 stainless steel, and/or 409 stainless steel.
• Previous experience working with tooling or modular tooling, such as Bluco Tooling.

Responsibilities

• Follow setup guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld units using tools and fixtures such as chain hoists, clamps, cutting torches, grinders, tape measures, and weld gauges.
• Set welding machines to the correct settings for each application.
• Weld units according to print specifications and established procedures.
• Follow safe job procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment, uniform care, weld fume extraction, fall protection, and lifting devices.
• Inspect completed work and perform quality checks using weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
• Perform routine maintenance, such as changing wire and nozzle tips.
• Repair defective welds at the station using the air arc process, grinders, and related tools.
• Rotate to a variety of positions within the functional work area.
• Use lifting devices to handle objects weighing more than 35 pounds.
• Keep the work environment clean and orderly.
• Weld using a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health Lifestyle Programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development.
• Incentive bonus.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive base pay, a retention bonus, and a night-shift premium.
• Sign-on bonus up to $2,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed