Welder l
Wamego, KS - USA
Job Summary
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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.
Starting pay range: $20.03 27.04 (additional 7% shift differential for second shift)
Work location: Wamego KS
Openings available on first or second shift.
First Shift: Monday Thursday 5:00am 3:30pm
Second Shift: Monday - Thursday 3:30pm- 2:00am
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
Sign-on Bonus
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
At the Solar Turbines facility in Wamego Kansas we take pride in working together to safely build quality products for our customers to help them succeed.
If youre ready to weld with purpose and grow with a company thats powering the future Solar Wamego is the place to be.
Description
At Solars Wamego facility welders arent just fabricators theyre precision craftsmen shaping the future of this role youll gain hands-on experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) using .035 wire to tack and weld parts in flat and horizontal positions. Youll also work with robotic welding systems and GTAW (TIG) expanding your capabilities through training and experience.
But welding here isnt just about joining metal its about building to blueprint. Youll read and interpret engineering drawings fabricate parts to spec and follow standard work processes in a team-focused environment. Collaboration is key and your input matters.
Youll also be trained to operate jib and overhead cranes manually positioning heavy fabrications in one- and two-person stalls. Its a role that blends technical skill and teamwork all in a facility that values safety growth and craftsmanship.
Basic Qualifications
Possess a welding certification or degree in welding; or a minimum of one (1) year welding experience
Available to work from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the introductory training period
Must be 18 years of age or will be 18 at the time of hire
Top Candidates will also have
Experience with MIG and TIG welding
Ability to read blueprints
Ability to work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment
Ability to work overtime to support production demands
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 Dates:
June 1 2026 - July 5 2026Any 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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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.