Welder - 2nd shift

Caterpillar•Wamego, KS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Welder I carries out processes according to standard welding procedures. Welds out assembled structural forms such as machinery frames, tanks and pressure vessels. Work is closely supervised and follows routine standard processes.

Requirements

Possess a welding certification or degree in welding; or a minimum of one (1) year welding experience
Must be 18 years of age, or will be 18 at the time of hire
Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete all work-related documents
Understand basic operating principles for all plant machinery
Fluency in English (read, write, comprehend)
Ability to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems
Must have mechanical aptitude
Observe safety and security procedures

Nice To Haves

Experience with MIG and TIG welding
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Responsibilities

Sets up equipment and welds parts using shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), and gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW).
Reads blueprints to ensure accuracy of finished parts.
Must be able to perform and pass welding certification tests.
Selects equipment and plans layout, assembly, and welding.
Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
Bolts, clamps, and tack-welds parts to secure in position for welding.
Repairs products by dismantling, straightening, reshaping, and reassembling parts.
Resolves welding needs and issues by applying expertise and industry knowledge (to include usage of welding codes).