Welder - Heartland Specialized Training Program

Caterpillar•Pontiac, IL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Stainless-Steel Welder at Caterpillar Pontiac, you will operate or tend welding machines to join or bond components and fabricate products and assemblies according to specifications and blueprints, using stainless steel and other industry-used alloys. The role includes setting up and tack welding units, welding to print specifications, inspecting work, performing routine machine maintenance and repairing defective welds. Work may involve confined spaces and welding with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR). This is a supplemental position with a minimum of 40 hours per week and limited benefits available. The available shifts are second shift, Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., or third shift, Sunday–Thursday, 11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.

Requirements

Completion of the Heartland Specialized Training Program through Heartland Community College.
Ability to pass multiple welder qualification requirements during Caterpillar-provided training, as described in the Weld School Syllabus.

Responsibilities

Follow setup guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld units using tools and fixtures such as drop chains, chain hoists, metal shims, wedges, lifting lugs, clamps, cutting torches, grinders, tape measures and weld gauges.
Set the welding machine to the correct settings for the application.
Weld units according to print specifications, guidelines and procedures.
Follow safe work procedures, including requirements for personal protective equipment, uniform care, weld fume extraction, fall protection and lifting devices.
Inspect completed work and perform quality checks using weld gauges, attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
Perform routine maintenance, such as changing wire and/or nozzle tips.
Repair defective welds at the station using processes and equipment 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

Limited benefits available for this supplemental position, subject to plan eligibility, terms and guidelines.
Medical, dental and vision benefits.
Paid time off, 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.
Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000.