Welder - 2nd or 3rd

Caterpillar; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Fabrication Specialist responsible for setting up and operating welding machines in East Peoria. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans. Applicants must have welding experience and be able to work various shifts.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of production welding experience using GMAW or FCAW.
• Ability to perform computer operations.
• Must pass welder qualification tests.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels.
• Operate robotic welding equipment.
• Follow safe and defect-free operations.

Skills

Welding

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

Technical school or equivalent educational background

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.

2nd or 3rd shifts available - Full Time - East Peoria Bldg LL

Pay could be up to $30.32 hour (depending on experience)

As an experienced Fabrication Specialist, you will set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all positions

• Operate robotic welding equipment

• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations

• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging

• Sanding may be required to dress welds

• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the Caterpillar provided training

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in production environment using GMAW or FCAW with 0.045” or larger wire on ½” or greater thickness material

• Ability to perform simple computer operations

• Be available to work any shift

• Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Desired Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of GMAW or FCAW welding experience

• Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline

Top Candidates will also possess:

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

Additional Information:

• Full Time position offering benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. This position is located in East Peoria Bldg LL

• Shift: 2nd or 3rd (2nd shift 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm & 3rd shift 10:00 pm to 6:00 am)

• Pay up to $25.32 hr (depending on experience) plus a $1.00 hr off shift premium. In addition, welders will receive a $4.00/hr retention bonus immediately. Welders will receive incremental increases every 26 weeks until the maximum rate is reached

• Training will be completed on 1st shift for the first 4-5 weeks

• 90 Day probationary period includes weld school training

• Welders may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs dictate, and in some areas required to work an alternate work schedule.

• No relocation package is available

• 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

• Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances

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

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

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

Summary Pay Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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:

June 4, 2025 - June 15, 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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