Welder at Caterpillar Inc.

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.

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Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of FCAW and experience with 10+ multi-pass welds on heavy 2” plate.

• Experience with back gouging, carbon arcing or air arcing.

• Must pass 3 weld qualification tests using FCAW large diameter wire (3/32 and .052).

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Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Safety first mindset.

• 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.

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Additional Information:

• This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, WI.

• 2nd and 3rd shift available

• Pay is Step 1 $30.75 Step 2 $31.94 Step 3 $33.12 hr plus an additional $1.00 shift premium for 2nd or 3rd Shift

• Full Time (40 hours, 5 days/week)

• Advancement opportunities available

• 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

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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

• 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

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