Welder I - Night Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO

401(k)

HSA

FSAs

Career Development

Incentive Bonus

Disability/Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a welding operator at our Sumter, SC facility to set up and run specific welding machines. You will interpret blueprints for assembly and weld operations and monitor weld processes using ultrasound testing on identified parts.

The role requires basic reading of gauges, hand-tool familiarity, and ability to work overtime. Training will cover safety, efficiency, and proper packing practices in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Print Reading experience.
• Intermediate computer skills and ability to use a computer.
• Ability to read basic gauges (caliper, ruler, height gauge).
• Ability to work with hand tools (dyna-file sanders, de-scalers, die grinder).
• Available to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to follow Standard Work instructions and SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Set-up and operate at least one welding machine: Friction Welder, Inertia Welder or Automated Mig Welder.
• Interpret blueprints for assembly and weld operations.
• Monitor weld process using ultrasound test method on identified parts.
• Train all monitor assembly associates in safety, efficiency and packing.

Skills

Print Reading

Computer skills

Gauge reading

Hand tools

Overtime

SOP compliance

Lifting 15 lb

Tools

Friction Welder

Inertia Welder

Automated Mig Welder

Job description

Career Area: Operations

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.

Job Description

• Set-up and operate at least one of the following welding machines: Friction Welder, Inertia Welder or Automated Mig Welder
• Interpret blueprints for assembly and weld operations
• Monitor and track weld process using the ultra-sound test method on identified parts
• Train all monitor assembly associates in safety, efficiency and packing

Basic qualifications

• Print Reading experience
• Basic computer skills (intermediate skill level - basic skills/knowledge - capable of functioning independently while using a computer)
• Ability to read basic gauges (caliper, ruler, height gauge)
• Ability to work with hand tools (dyna-file sanders, de-scalers, die grinder)
• Available to work overtime as needed
• Ability to understand and follow basic job instructions such as Standard Work instructions and/or Standard Operation Procedures
• Ability to handle 15 lb parts

Top candidates will also have:

• 6 months manufacturing/welding experience

Additional information

• Night Shift: M-TH, 8 pm - 6 am
• Starting pay rate: $19.40/hour
• Work location - Sumter, SC (Sumter Pins Facility)

Summary Pay Range: $19.40 - $25.20

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: August 28, 2026 - September 7, 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.

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.