Welder 1 - 2nd & 3rd Shift

Caterpillar
US - North Carolina - Sanford
January 12, 2025

Career Area:
Operations

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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines.Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. This is a rare opportunity to join the Caterpillar Sanford team as a direct hire. Position includes a wage of $21.07/hour (+ 8% shift premium), quarterly goal sharing program and a comprehensive benefit program that begins on Day 1.

What this looks like:

2nd & 3rd Shift Starting Pay: $21.07 hour (+ 8% shift premium)
2nd Shift: Monday-Friday 2:15 PM - 10:15 PM

3rd Shift: Monday-Friday 10:15 PM - 6:15 AM

We don't lead our industry - our people do. Watch our videoto see our team build top-of-the-line compact track loaders. As a Welder at Caterpillar you will:

Uses various tools provided in the work area to perform welding duties including but not limited to:- Operating robotic and manual MIG weld machines.
Inspecting own work including quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
Performing in station repair on defective welds utilizing carbon air arc process, grinders, etc.
Clearing common robotic welding system faults
Mechanical job duties may include: - Use of lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 35 lbs to position heavy fabricated metal components in weld fixtures.
Perform routine maintenance (wire change, tip/nozzle change)
Follows documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components.
Follows and utilizes CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.
Responsible for process and final inspections

What you will have:

Must have welding operation experience
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

Blueprint reading experience
Microsoft office applications experience (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Ability to function as part of a team and be multi-trained
Ability to be a contributing team member
Effective communications skills

Additional Information: Resumes are highly encouraged for all applicants. Failure to attach a resume may lead to application to not be considered. Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

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.

Summary Pay Range:
$21.07 - $26.55

Compensation and benefits offered 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:

Annual incentive bonus plan*

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development
• Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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 ***/careers.

Posting Dates:
January 9, 2025 - January 23, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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