Weld Technologist

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Job 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.

Weld Technologist East Peoria IL

Primary Location: East Peoria IL (LL)

Travel: Up to 5%

Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance available

Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

Job Summary

Join our Fabrication Group as a 1st Shift Weld Technologist and play a key role in shaping the manufacturing processes behind Caterpillars welded structures. Youll apply advanced welding technologies and oversee tooling equipment and process design to ensure quality and efficiency in production.

What You Will Do

• Design and maintain manufacturing processes for welding metal parts in required configurations.
• Oversee welding operations using manual and automatic systems to ensure safe and accurate fabrication.
• Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using appropriate technologies and tools.
• Adhere to quality assurance policies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering quality and production to optimize welding outcomes.

Preferred Qualification

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
• Experience with ABB Fanuc and Kawasaki programming; offline programming preferred.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and related applications.

What You Have

• Quality Management: Familiarity with continuous improvement tools walkthroughs inspections and QA techniques.
• Metal Fabrication: Ability to design supervise and analyze fabrication processes and costs.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to perform safety inspections and promote compliance.
• Production Systems: Experience with complex production systems and troubleshooting.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

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.

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