Welder 1 - 3rd Shift - BOONE TRAIL

Caterpillar Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Bonus potential

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Welder for 3rd shift in Florida. You will operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines, inspect your work, and perform in-station repairs to ensure quality and efficiency.

You must have welding operation experience, be able to sit or stand for long periods, lift up to 35 lbs, and work as part of a team. The company provides Day ONE benefits and a path to growth.

Qualifications

• Must have welding operation experience.
• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
• Able to perform repetitive operations.
• Capability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines to weld components.
• Inspect own work using weld gauges and other measuring tools.
• Perform in-station repair on defective welds.
• Clear robotic welding system faults and perform basic maintenance.
• Follow documented procedures, routings, and blueprints for safe, defect-free work.
• Adhere to 5S and continuous improvement practices.

Skills

Welding operation experience

Sit/stand for prolonged periods

Repetitive operations

Lift up to 35 lbs

Team player

Effective communications

Tools

Robotic MIG weld machines

Manual MIG weld 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:

3rd Shift Starting Pay: $21.70/hour (+ 8% shift premium)
3rd Shift: Sunday night -Friday morning 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered.

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.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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:

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:

October 21, 2026 - October 28, 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.

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