Welder - 3rd Shift

Caterpillar•Pontiac, IL

1d•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. Job Summary: As a Stainless-Steel Welder at Caterpillar Pontiac, you will operate or tend welding machines that join/bond together components to fabricate products and assemblies, according to specifications and blueprints using specifically stainless steel and other industry used alloys.

Requirements

One year of experience welding in a production environment.
Beginner level proficiency reading and interpreting blueprints and layout weld stations to produce defect free work.
As described in Weld School Syllabus, you must be able to pass multiple welder qualification requirements during the Caterpillar provided training by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or approved personnel.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of two years of experience welding in production environment.
Welding certification.
Previous welding experience using mild steel, 304 stainless steel, and/or 409 stainless steel.
Previous experience working with tooling/modular tooling (Bluco Tooling).

Responsibilities

Follows set-up guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld unit by using various tools (i.e., drop chains, chain hoist, metal shims, wedges, lifting lugs, “C” clamps, bar clamps, com-a-long, cutting torch, grinder, tape measure, fixtures, weld gauges, etc.)
Sets the weld machine to correct setting for the weld application.
Welds unit according to print specifications following guidelines and procedures.
Demonstrate safe job procedures which include but are not limited to: Personal Protective Equipment, Uniform Care, Weld Fume Extraction, Fall Protection, and the use of Lifting Devices.
Ability to inspect your own work including quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
Ability to perform routine maintenance such as wire and/or nozzle tip changes.
Ability to perform in station repair on defective welds utilizing air arc process, grinders, etc.
Ability to rotate to a variety of positions within the functional work area.
Ability to use lifting devices for objects weighing more than 35 lbs.
Demonstrate ability to keep the work environment in clean and orderly condition.
Welding using a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
Some welding in confined spaces may be required.