Solar Turbines

Welder - Fabrication

Welder - Fabrication
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LocationMabank, TX
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job


Career Area:


Operations


Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're 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 don't 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.

This position is for entry level welders who are able to use the necessary equipment for Mig and Tig welding of structures, enclosures, pipes, and other components, as well as general fabrication and refurbishment, and operating equipment and heavy machinery.

Nature and Scope

An employee in this position must be able to work with their peers as well as individually, and follow directions from team leads, supervisors, and managers. They must follow work instructions and processes, weld according to part drawings, execute tasks, and assist higher level welders/fabricators. Employees in this position are expected to learn from higher level employees and must ask for help and/or instruction when unsure how handle a task.

They must have the ability to take coaching and feedback from Team Leads, Certified Welding Inspector, supervisor, or respective manager to continually improve performance, productivity and/or quality of completed product. They will work under the supervision of their leaders but must still be able to remain productive when not being directly watched.

Team lead, supervisor or respective manager will decide required working hours and job priorities and fabricator will take input from other welders the approach to take when producing or fabricating a part.

Employees in this role must pass and maintain necessary required welding qualification tests. They must be fully able to read, comply and understand welding procedures, and must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.

All Work is completed on a manufacturing shop floor, and an employee in this role must be able to recognize and avoid hazards and unsafe operation of equipment.

Employees may be required to take a welding test to demonstrate proficiency prior to being hired.

Equipment that may need to be operated to complete duties:

- Welding equipment for GTAW or GMAW

- Fabrication equipment such as a saw or drill press

- Measurement tools and gauges for checking work

- Forklift or crane for moving materials, tools, and equipment

- Computer for completing production orders, recording work hours, and online training

- Other equipment that may be necessary for completion of work


Principal Accountabilities

- Comply with all of Solar’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines, Policies, procedures, and best practices; use proper PPE, Smoke Eaters, etc

- Weld per AWS D1.1 or ASME Sec.9 B31.3 standards

- Comply with Solar Turbines standards for pressure holding manifolds and structural elements.

- Clean welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable welds.

- Ensure that the welding procedures have been followed and quality has not been compromised.

- Take feedback on their work, and correct work that is not up to standard.

- Maintain a job log


Skills and Qualifications

- Must have experience with GMAW (Mig) and/or GTAW (Tig) welding

- Must already hold or be willing to certify on specified welding methods.

- High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

- Familiarity with Solar Turbines shop floor procedures is strongly preferred

This position requires working onsite five days a week.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.com/careers.


Posting Dates:


August 11, 2025 - August 24, 2025

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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