Welder, Journeyman

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.

About the Role:

This position is for experienced 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. Experienced welders who are able to perform open root welding.

What You Will Do:

- Plan sequences of welding operations and determine methods of welding to weld structural details and assemblies, using all available welding processes such as gas, electric arc, (GTAW), heli-arc, orbital, sigma and submerged arc welding. Perform setup incidental for welding operations, working from blueprints, sketches, other authorized documents and/or oral instructions. Weld any gauge materials where welded areas are subject to high pressure or extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks.

- Weld flat, vertical or overhead areas, or in difficult positions and areas difficult of access. Recognize need for and pre-heat materials as necessary and minimize warpage by proper location of weld and stress relieving methods. Form and shape details, as required. Improvise welding aids such as paper templates, locating devices, holding blocks, etc.

- Perform surface preparation of parts such as cleaning, sanding, grinding, polishing and some assembly of parts. Clean and dress welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable weld joints.

- Check own work for conformance to specifications. Must pass and maintain required certifications. Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform work as a journeyman. Must be able to climb and weld from ladders, scaffolds roofs, and in pits. Maintain good shop practices.

What You Have:

- Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests

- Minimum of three (3) years GTAW 2G and 3G experience in a production environment

- Available to work any shift

- Ability to perform simple computer operations, work from digital prints

Desired Qualifications:

- Three (3) to five (5) years of GTAW welding experience

- Experience welding with precision fixturing

- Ability to work overtime as needed

Summary Pay Range:

$36.47– $54.71

Compensation and benefits may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market, location, job-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

- Sign on bonus

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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.

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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