Welder

Website Caterpillar

Welder Job Highlights

Title Welder
Type Full Time (2nd shift)
Experience 1 Year
Function Manufacturing
Location Wamego, KS, United States
Company Caterpillar

Company Profile

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.

Job Profile

The company is looking to hire a Welder to join its team.

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

  • Possess a minimum of 1 year of welding experience

Credible Things

  • Ability to read blueprints
  • Ability to work overtime to support production demands
  • Ability to work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment
  • Experience MIG welding

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Perform hand weld in multiple positions to create parts using semi-automatic MIG welders and .052 wire as well as use robotic welding technology
  • Read and use blueprints to weld individual parts together
  • Use jib and overhead cranes to manually position parts and work in one and two-person stalls that are clean, well ventilated, safe, and equipped with the latest technologies

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Available to work from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the introductory training period

Benefits/Perks

  • 401K with a 6% company match
  • Annual 401K employer contribution of 3%-5%
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health savings account (HSA)
  • Healthy Lifestyle Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Short/long-term disability coverage

Additional Benefits

  • Additional 7%-night shift premium
  • Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave, Adoption Benefits
  • Competitive pay
  • Full Personal Protective Equipment provided
  • Opportunity to promote to higher welder positions and advance your career
  • Overtime based on business need
  • Paid holidays and vacation days (prorated based on hire date)
  • Pants and jackets provided – free laundry service available
  • Potential for Quarterly Bonuses
  • Yearly reviews and pay increase (based on performance)

Employer’s Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this job please visit careers.caterpillar.com.

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