Welder 1 - 2nd Shift - Boone Trail

Caterpillar Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; 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)

Employee Assistance Program

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. seeks a Welder for the 2nd shift in the United States. You will operate MIG welding equipment, inspect your work, and perform in-station repairs. Starting pay is $21.70 per hour plus 8% shift premium, with a Monday–Friday 2:15 PM–10:15 PM schedule.

Day‑One benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off; there is also a quarterly bonus potential and opportunities for skill growth in a robotics welding environment.

Qualifications

• Welding operation experience required.
• Blueprint reading preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) helpful.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic and manual MIG welding machines.
• Inspect own work using weld gauges and other measuring tools.
• Perform in-station repairs on defective welds.
• Clear robotic welding system faults.
• Follow standard work and blueprints for safe, defect-free operations.

Skills

Welding operation experience

Blueprint reading

Microsoft Office

Team player

Effective communication

Lift up to 35 lbs

Tools

Robot welding systems

Manual MIG welders

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), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.

What this looks like:

2nd Shift Starting Pay: $21.70 hour (+ 8% shift premium)
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2:15 PM - 10:15 PM

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

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.

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*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• * These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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.

Solving our customers' toughest challenges

Caterpillar Inc. is a global leader in manufacturing construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial services, dedicated to sustainability and customer success across diverse industries.

Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company Founded 1925

Total funding $3.5B Post IPO Debt

Momentum

Team growth

8% in 12 mo

62,933 employees on LinkedIn

Feb 23 May 26

Employee experience

What it’s like inside

3.8

9,998 reviews

78% would recommend

Culture & values

Culture & values 3.9

Work-life balance

Work-life balance 3.8

Career opportunities

Career opportunities 3.8

Compensation & benefits 4.0

Capital

Funding history

Post IPO Debt$3.5B

Aug 2025

Grant - US Department of Energy$5M

Oct 2024

Grant - Advanced Propulsion Centre UK

Grant$147.5K

Footprint

Where they work

Headquarters Irving, Texas

Irving, Texas, US

Location Lake County, Florida, United States