Welder - 2nd and 3rd Shift - Athens GA
Welder - 2nd and 3rd Shift - Athens GA
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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.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career.You havea lot to offer so we offeracommitmentin return toyou asa professional and as a person. We offer competitive wages quarterly bonus comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
- 2nd/3rd shift: $23.87/hour (includes 8%night shift premium)
We dont lead our industry our people do. Watch our video to see our team build topoftheline excavators and tractors.
As a Welder at Caterpillar you will:
- Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
- Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
- Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
- Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components
- Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 25 lbs.
Basic Qualifications:
Must meet one of these 3 criteria:
- Must have welding experience
or - Have a welding trade certificate/diploma
or - Completed a high school welding program within last year
**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.**
Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
- Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to lift up to 25 lbs.
Top candidates will also have:
- Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2 years of continuous employment in welding or manufacturing
- Continuous work history with progressive movement
- MIG welding experience and/or certification
- Robotic welding systems experience
- Caterpillar product knowledge
Caterpillar will provide training to new welders to assure that Caterpillar safety and weld quality standards are communicated and understood.
Successful candidates must be able to pass the following AWS D1.1 welder qualifications during Cat provided weld training:
- Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal) 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions
- Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position
- Welds will be inspected visually destructively tested (bend test) and sectioned to verify proper penetration.
Additional Information:
Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead to disqualification.
Successful candidates must pass an online assessment interview background check drug screen and medical review.
This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position with an entry pay of $23.87hr (includes 8%night shift premium).
Relocation assistance is provided for qualified individuals.
Shift Schedule:
2nd shift Excavator Line: MondayFriday 3:00 pm 11:10 pm
2nd shift Tractor Line: MondayThursday 3:30 pm 2:00 am
3rd shift: SundayFriday 11:00 pm 7:10 am
**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.**
Final details
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Summary Pay Range:
$20.47 $25.58Compensation 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 1 2025 June 30 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
