MIG Welder — 2nd/3rd Shift + Relocation Help & Benefits

Caterpillar Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Welder-2 to join our team in a 2nd or 3rd shift environment in Athens, GA. You will operate MIG welding equipment, perform quality checks, and repair welds to ensure defect-free components in a heavy fabrication setting.

This role requires standing, lifting, and overtime as needed, with entry pay noted and comprehensive benefits. Successful candidates pass AWS D1.1 welder qualifications training and an online assessment, with relocation assistance provided where

Qualifications

• Three years of GMAW MIG welding experience.
• Progressive work history with overtime.
• Welding experience in a Heavy Fabrications manufacturing environment.
• Experience using GMAW with 0.045" wire.
• Experience welding 1/2" or greater thickness material.
• Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines.
• Perform quality checks utilizing weld gauges and other measuring tools.
• Perform in-station repair on defective welds using grinders.
• Follow documented procedures, standard work and routings to perform safe operations.

Skills

GMAW MIG welding

Heavy fabrication welding

0.045 inch wire

1/2 inch thickness

Overtime required

Three years experience

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Welder-2 to join our team in a 2nd or 3rd shift environment in Athens, GA. You will operate MIG welding equipment, perform quality checks, and repair welds to ensure defect-free components in a heavy fabrication setting.

This role requires standing, lifting, and overtime as needed, with entry pay noted and comprehensive benefits. Successful candidates pass AWS D1.1 welder qualifications training and an online assessment, with relocation assistance provided where