Fabrication Welder Trainee – Learn Robotic & Manual Welding

Caterpillar Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking an Early Career Welder – Fabrication Specialist Trainee. You will build on your training to set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic welding machines in all positions.

Starting pay is up to $28.22/hour with incremental increases every 26 weeks, with potential to earn up to $30.32/hour. Shifts: 2nd or 3rd, full-time role based in Decatur, IL.

Qualifications

• Must pass welder qualification tests during Caterpillar training
• Ability to gain welder certification upon completion
• Ability to become a qualified welder
• Ability to perform simple computer operations
• Ability to work overtime to support production

Responsibilities

• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all positions
• Operate robotic welding equipment
• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
• Sanding may be required to dress welds
• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces

Skills

GMAW welding

Welder certification

Computer operations

Overtime readiness

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Technical school background

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Decatur, IL is seeking an Early Career Welder – Fabrication Specialist Trainee. You will build on your training to set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic welding machines in all positions.

Starting pay is up to $28.22/hour with incremental increases every 26 weeks, with potential to earn up to $30.32/hour. Shifts: 2nd or 3rd, full-time role based in Decatur, IL.