Weld Technician- 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Dyer (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a qualified welder/technician to join our operations team. The role focuses on examining defects, adhering to QA standards, and using diverse welding systems to assemble metal structures.

Candidate should have a degree or equivalent experience and knowledge of metal fabrication, quality management, and basic RPA concepts. Relocation is not offered, and first shift training is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience is desired.
• Experience with metal fabrication and installation standards is expected.
• Knowledge of quality management methods and tools is beneficial.
• Familiarity with robotic process automation (RPA) concepts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using various technologies, tools and equipment; identify root causes and provide feedback to operations.
• Adhere to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure work pieces are fabricated according to instructions.
• Utilize process and product audits to maintain a manufacturing process to weld metal parts together in required configurations.
• Utilize expertise of various manual or automatic welding systems to safely and accurately fabricate a quality metal structure.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Metal fabrication

Quality management

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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.

Career Area

Operations

Responsibilities

• Examining and resolving defects in work pieces using various technologies, tools and equipment. Identify root causes and provide feedback to operations.
• Adhering to quality assurance policies and procedures to ensure that work pieces are fabricated according to instructions.
• Utilizing process and product audits to maintain a manufacturing process to weld metal parts together in required configurations.
• Utilizing expertise of various manual or automatic welding systems to safely and accurately fabricate a quality metal structure.
• Utilizing expertise of various manual or automatic welding systems to safely and accurately fabricate a quality metal structure.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience desired

Successful Candidate Will Be Able To Demonstrate These Skillsets

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Knowledge of metal fabrication and installation standards and specifications; ability to assemble and fabricate metal structures.
• Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.
• Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA).
• Relocation is not available for this position.

All training will be on 1st shift for up to 2 months before moving to hired shift.

Summary Pay Range

$29.60 - $38.50

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates

August 25, 2026 - November 15, 2026

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

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