Welder - 2nd/3rd Shifts - Sign-On Bonus

Caterpillar•Pontiac, IL

2d•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, selecting appropriate machine settings, welding to print specifications, inspecting work, carrying out routine maintenance and repairs, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. The position requires following safety procedures and may involve welding with a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) and welding in confined spaces.

Requirements

At least one year of experience welding in a production environment.
Beginner-level proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints and laying out weld stations to produce defect-free work.
Ability to pass multiple welder qualification requirements during Caterpillar-provided training conducted by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or approved personnel.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Follow setup guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack-weld units using tools and fixtures such as lifting devices, clamps, shims, cutting torches, grinders, tape measures, and weld gauges.
Set welding machines to the correct settings for each welding application.
Weld units according to blueprint 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, including changing wire and 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 to handle objects weighing more than 35 pounds.
Keep the work environment clean and orderly.
Weld using a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR); some welding in confined spaces may be required.