Welder - 3rd Shift- East Peoria LL- HIRING & RETENTION BONUS
Caterpillar Inc.•East Peoria, IL
•$30•Onsite
About The Position
Caterpillar is hiring MIG Welders for 3rd shift at our East Peoria manufacturing facility LL. This is a full-time production welding job offering Day 1 benefits as well as Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) and Weld Hood as well as Safety Boot Reimbursement.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of production MIG or GMAW welding experience
- Experience welding steel 1/2 inch thickness or greater
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to pass Caterpillar weld qualification testing
- Ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and overtime as needed
- 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
- All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances
Nice To Haves
- Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG welding and GMAW welding on steel components
- Weld plain and alloy steel in all positions
- Operate robotic welding equipment in a production environment
- Follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements
- Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
- Use overhead cranes and jib cranes to position materials
Benefits
- $3,000 New Hire Bonus
- Up to $29.97 per hour base pay, based on experience includes $1.00 per hour off-shift premium includes $4.00 per hour retention bonus after successful completion of training.
- Incremental increases will be applied every 26 weeks until the maximum rate is reached.
- Day 1 benefits
- Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses) and Weld Hood
- Safety Boot Reimbursement
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
