MIG Welder
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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 Title: MIG Welders
Location: Peterlee County Durham
Salary: 19.55 per/hour (Not inclusive of overtime shift premium or bonus)
Hours: Full Time Permanent 36.5 hours per week
Days: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 16:00. Friday 08:00 - 12:30
Back shift: Monday - Thursday 16:00 - 00:00. Friday 12:30 - 17:00
Night shift: Monday - Thursday 00:00 - 08:00. Friday 17:00 - 21:30
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
25 days holiday bank holidays
Enhanced Pension Contribution scheme (Company matched enhancements up to 10%)
Caterpillar Share Ownership Scheme (50% Company matched)
On Site Gym
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Monthly Bonus*
Personalised Flexible Benefits (Holiday trading Medical/Dental Cover etc)
Pay Rates:
Day Shift: 19.55 per hour
Back Shift: 23.46 per hour
Night Shift: 26.39 per hour
Overtime 1.5 (Mon-Sat): 29.33 per hour
Overtime 2 (Sundays): 39.10 per hour
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar youre 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 dont 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 Summary:
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
Perform manual finish welding operation in 2F 3F 4F & 3G positions
Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces
Skills experience & qualifications you will have:
- Experience in MIG Welding (Solid Wire)
Time served in Welding / Fabricating with at least 3 years experience
Prior experience in heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments working on build/welding fixtures to tight tolerance
Perform multi-pass welds
Ability to work well in a team environment or individually
Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Desired Qualifications:
Vertical Weld experience advantageous
Strong commitment to safety and teamwork
Experience welding 2mm 20mm thickness material
Successful candidates must be able to pass the following:
2F 3F 4F & 3G positions
Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
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.
What You Will Get
We look forward to welcoming the successful candidate to our dynamic diverse and friendly team. We have a culture of openness autonomy support personal development as well as a continuous drive for improvement.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined
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.
Posting Dates:
March 5 2026 - March 27 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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Key Skills
- Robot Programming
- Calipers
- ASME Codes & Standards
- Flux Welding
- Plasma Cutting
- MIG Welding
- 3G
- Fabrication
- Welding
- Geometry
- Manufacturing
- 4G/LTE
About Company
Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
