Welder 1 - 1st & 3rd Shifts

Caterpillar Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Welder for first, second, or third shift in Sanford, NC. Starting pay is $21.70 per hour with an additional 8% shift premium for 3rd shift.

The role includes a quarterly goal sharing program and Day 1 comprehensive benefits. Typical shifts run Monday–Friday with overtime available as needed. As a Welder, you will operate MIG welding equipment, inspect your work, perform repairs, and follow CPS in 5S and standard work.

Qualifications

• Welding operation experience required.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Good blueprint reading and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines.
• Inspect own work with weld gauges and measuring tools.
• Perform in-station repair on defective welds.
• Clear robotic welding system faults as needed.
• Move heavy components safely using lifting devices.
• Perform routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change).
• Follow standard procedures, routings and blueprints.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft Office

Tools

MIG welding machines

Job description

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining 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’tjust 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More ThanMachines. Build aCareer.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. Position includes a wage of $21.70/hour (+ 8% shift premium for 3rd Shift), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.

What this looks like:

1st Shift Starting Pay: $21.70/hour
2st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:15AM - 2:15PM

3rd Shift Starting Pay: $21.70/hour (+ 8% shift premium)
3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 10:15 PM - 6:15 AM

Overtime as business needs require.

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders.

As a Welder at Caterpillar you will:

• Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform welding duties including but not limited to: Operating robotic and manual MIG weld machines.
• Inspecting own work including quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
• Performing in station repair on defective welds utilizing carbon air arc process, grinders, etc.
• Clearing common robotic welding system faults.
• Mechanical job duties may include: Use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs to position heavy fabricated metal components in weld fixtures.
• Perform routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change).
• Follows documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components.
• Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
• Responsible for process and final inspections .

What you will have:

• Must have welding operation experience
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

• Blueprint reading experience
• Microsoft office applications experience (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Ability to function as part of a team and be multi-trained
• Ability to be a contributing team member
• Effective communications skills

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Summary Pay Range:

$21.70 - $27.35

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

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

October 14, 2026 - October 29, 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.