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OperationsJob Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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:
Welder Trainee Decatur IL
Looking for an opportunity to become a welder but do not have training This is the opportunity for you! As a Fabrication Specialist Traineeyou will be trainedto set up operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.
Starting pay up to $28.00/hour. Welders will receive incremental increases for every 26 weeks of active work with an opportunity to earn up to $30.10/hour.
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
- Ability to gain welder certification upon completion of classroom and hands on weld school training
- Ability to become a qualified welder
- Ability to perform simple computer operations
- Ability to work overtime to support production demands
Desired Qualifications:
- One 1 to three 3 years of GMAW welding experience
- Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline
- Experience using GMAW with 0.045 or larger wire
- Experience welding or greater thickness material
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:
- This is aFull Time Positionlocated at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in Decatur IL
- Shifts: 2nd or 3rd shift available
- 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 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 atwww.caterpillar/careers
For more information visit caterpillar. To connect with us on social media visit caterpillar/socialmedia
Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 $0.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime 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/careers.Posting Dates:
April 3 2025 June 7 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
