Fabrication Welder – Robotic & Manual Welding (2nd/3rd Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Specialist in Decatur, IL. You will set up, operate, and adjust manual and robotic welding equipment to perform welding operations in all positions, with pay up to $30.32/hour. This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and meeting production standards.

Requirements include 3+ years of GMAW/FCAW welding, ability to pass Caterpillar qualification tests, and flexibility to work 2nd/3rd shifts or AWS schedule. Training provided; relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of GMAW or FCAW welding experience.
• Must pass Caterpillar welder qualification tests.
• Ability to perform simple computer operations.
• Available to work any shift.
• Overtime to support production demands.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and adjust welding machines.
• Operate robotic welding equipment.
• Follow procedures for safe, defect-free operations.
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging.
• Dress welds with sanding.
• Position work pieces using jib/overhead crane.

Skills

GMAW/FCAW welding

Pass welder qualification tests

Simple computer operations

Shift flexibility

Overtime readiness

Education

Technical school training

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Specialist in Decatur, IL. You will set up, operate, and adjust manual and robotic welding equipment to perform welding operations in all positions, with pay up to $30.32/hour. This full-time role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and meeting production standards.

Requirements include 3+ years of GMAW/FCAW welding, ability to pass Caterpillar qualification tests, and flexibility to work 2nd/3rd shifts or AWS schedule. Training provided; relocation not offered.