Welder - Heartland Specialized Training Program

Caterpillar Inc.•Pontiac, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Stainless-Steel Welder at Caterpillar Pontiac, you will operate or tend welding machines to join and bond components and fabricate products and assemblies according to specifications and blueprints, using stainless steel and other industry-used alloys. This is a supplemental position with a minimum of 40 hours per week. Available schedules are second shift, Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and third shift, Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Starting pay is $26.66 per hour, with a $1.00-per-hour night shift premium. A sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 is available. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must complete the Heartland Specialized Training Program through Heartland Community College and pass multiple welder qualification requirements during Caterpillar-provided training. Welding may involve a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and may be performed in confined spaces. The position requires use of lifting devices for objects weighing more than 35 pounds and the ability to rotate among positions in the functional work area.

Requirements

Completion of the Heartland Specialized Training Program through Heartland Community College.
Pass multiple welder qualification requirements during Caterpillar-provided training, as described in the Weld School Syllabus; qualifications are administered by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or approved personnel.
Ability to use lifting devices for objects weighing more than 35 pounds.
Ability to rotate to a variety of positions within the functional work area.

Responsibilities

Follow setup guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack-weld units using the specified tools and equipment.
Set the welding machine to the correct settings for each weld application.
Weld units according to print specifications, guidelines, and procedures.
Follow safe job procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment, uniform care, weld fume extraction, fall protection, and lifting-device use.
Inspect own work and perform quality checks using weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
Perform routine maintenance, such as changing wire and/or nozzle tips.
Repair defective welds in the station using processes and tools such as air arc and grinders.
Rotate among a variety of positions within the functional work area.
Use lifting devices for 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 benefits, subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.
Paid time off plan, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
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.
Benefits also apply to part-time employees.
Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000.
Limited benefits are available for this supplemental position.