Welder - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a skilled welder to join their operations team in Denison, Texas. The role involves fabricating and welding products to meet production standards while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates should possess a welding certification and 12 months of experience, with an emphasis on teamwork and problem-solving skills. Competitive hourly pay and benefits are offered, including medical and 401(k) eligibility.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of welding experience in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layout weld stations.
• Basic computer knowledge and math skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates and welds products to production expectations.
• Reads and executes engineering drawings of weldments.
• Participates in activities supporting the Caterpillar Production System.

Skills

Weld/Fab Knowledge

Problem Solving

Ability to Train Others

Team Work

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

Welding certification from an accredited college or institution

Job description

Career Area

Operations

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.

1st shift - Full Time

Pay: $21.67-$28.86 (depending on experience)

This position is responsible for providing quality weldments to standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to: -

• Follows all applicable policies and procedures
• Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on established overtime procedures
• Fabricates and welds product to production expectations
• Read, interpret and execute to engineering drawings of weldments
• Understand AWS (American Welding Society) weld symbols
• Weld using standard work sequence
• Qualify in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), 2F/2G (Horizontal Welding), 3F/3G (Vertical/Uphill Welding), 4F/4G (Overhead Welding)
• Use oxygen/propylene flame straightening/cutting
• Use rigging and cranes for movement of weldments
• Use andon for identification of variance from standard work
• Be available to assist in other areas as needed
• Participates in activities and exercises in support of the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) – 5S, kaizen, etc.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Weld/Fab Knowledge
• Leadership
• Ability to Train Others
• Team Work
• Problem Solving
• Initiative/Motivation
• Positive Attitude
• Flexibility
• Visual Acuity
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must be physically mobile with ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, twist, reach, climb, and walk
• Must be able to work at heights and comply with facility fall-protection requirements
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 lbs & wear welding helmet with PAPR
• Must be able to perform the above physical demands for extended periods of time
  
  

Work Environment

Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, exposure to occasional temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees

Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum of 12 months of welding experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment or possess a welding certification from an accredited college or institution
• Intermediate level of proficiency of reading and interpreting blueprints and layout weld stations to produce defect free work
• Basic understanding of safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to read and communicate effectively both oral and written
• Basic computer knowledge - Basic knowledge of hand tools and their proper application
• Basic knowledge of measuring devices
• Intermediate knowledge of blueprint/engineering drawings
• Basic math functions - add, subtract, multiply, and divide; ability to use metric measurements
  
  

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Previous experience working with tooling/modular tooling
  
  

Additional Information

• Must be able to pass welder qualification requirements during the Caterpillar provided training by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or approved personnel
• This is a Full Time position- benefits, holidays, and 401K eligibility included
• Shift: 1st (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)
• Pay: $21.67 - $28.86 (depending on experience)
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
  
  

Caterpillar 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Please ensure you frequently check the e-mail account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

Summary Pay Range

$21.67 - $30.59

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
  
  

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates

May 28, 2025 - June 27, 2025

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.

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