Career Area:OperationsJob Description: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.The purpose of this job is to safely weld in all position according to company specifications and standard work.Job duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Follow documented procedures, standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations.
Hand weld all plain and alloy structural steel in all positions.
Use of jib or gantry crane to manually position weld equipment.
Grind and dress fabricated weldments.
May operate forklift, scissor lift and area lift to access weldments.
Required Qualifications:
1+ year experience in welding
Experience with Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW)
Experience with 3-5 Multi Pass welds on Heavy 1” Plate
Safety first mindset.
Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
3+ years’ Experience with Flux-cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
Experience or knowledge of back gouging, carbon arcing or air arcing
Understanding of quality requirements and ability to execute.
Ability to read blueprints.
Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.
Ability to work overtime to support production demands.
Additional Information:
This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, WI.
2nd and 3rd shift available
Pay starts at Step 1 $27.00, Step 2 $28.10 after passing 2 of 4 tests, Step 3 $29.21 after passing 4 tests.
Once employee passes all five required certification tests, will be placed at Step 1 of Welder pay scale $30.75; Step 2 $31.94, Step 3 $33.12 plus shift premium of $1.00 for 2nd shift or 3rd shift.
Employee will be placed on shift selected by the Company (2nd or 3rd shift) after passing certification tests.
Full Time (40 hours, 5 days/week)
No relocation assistance is available.
Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances as well as a medical evaluation.
Sign On & Retention Bonus available
Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?
Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
All Positions are Full-Time =
Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
Paid Vacation and Holidays
Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
401k with 6% Company Match
Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
Annual Employee Rewards Program
Recognition Programs
Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
Adoption Assistance Program
Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:March 5, 2024 - March 31, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.