Welder - 2nd and 3rd Shift - Athens, GA

Caterpillar•Athens, GA

1d•$22 - $28•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. Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training. 2nd/3rd shift: $23.87/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium) We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. As a Welder at Caterpillar, you will: Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 25 lbs. Caterpillar will provide training to new welders to assure that Caterpillar safety and weld quality standards are communicated and understood. Successful candidates must be able to pass the following AWS D1.1 welder qualifications during Cat provided weld training: Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal), 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position Welds will be inspected visually, destructively tested (bend test), and sectioned to verify proper penetration.

Requirements

Must meet one of these 3 criteria: Must have MIG welding experience or Have a welding trade certificate/diploma or Completed a high school welding program within last year
Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.
Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
Willing and able to lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of continuous employment in welding or manufacturing
Continuous work history with progressive movement
MIG welding experience and/or certification
Robotic welding systems experience
Caterpillar product knowledge

Responsibilities

Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components
Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 25 lbs.