Experienced Welder

Caterpillar Brazil; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Welder-2 to join our skilled team on2nd/3rd shift in Georgia. You will operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines, perform quality checks, and repair welds to ensure safe, defect-free components.

This role requires three years of MIG welding experience, experience with 0.045 inch wire, and the ability to lift heavy parts. Relocation support is available for qualified candidates, with a starting pay noted in the posting.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of GMAW (MIG) welding experience.
• Progressive work history with steady advancement.
• Welding experience in a Heavy Fabrications manufacturing environment.
• Experience using GMAW with 0.045".
• Experience welding 1/2" or greater thickness material.

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.
• Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 35 lbs.

Skills

GMAW MIG welding

Heavy fabrication

GMAW 0.045 in

Welding 1/2 in+

Job description

Job Overview

Career Area: Operations

Job 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.

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: $26.44/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.

Role Summary

As a Welder-2 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 35 lbs.

Basic Qualifications

• Three (3) years of GMAW (MIG) welding experience
• Continuous work history with progressive movement
• Welding experience in a Heavy Fabrications manufacturing environment
• Experience using GMAW with 0.045"
• Experience welding 1/2" or greater thickness material

Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
• Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

AWS D1.1 Welder Qualifications

Successful candidates must be able to pass the following during Cat provided weld training:

• Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal)
• Tack Tests 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.
• Candidates will also need to demonstrate the ability to perform carbon arc gouging and weld repair.

Additional Information

Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review. This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position with an entry pay of $26.44/hr (includes 8%-night shift premium). Relocation assistance is provided for qualified individuals.

Shift Schedule

• 2nd shift - Excavator Line: Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:10 pm
• 2nd shift - Tractor Line: Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am
• 3rd shift: Sunday-Friday, 11:00 pm – 7:10 am

Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

Pay and Benefits

Summary Pay Range: $24.48 - $30.60

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 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

Equal Opportunity

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Culture

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.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.