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
- Applicants may be required a High School Diploma
- Possess a Welding Certification
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.