Welder

Website Caterpillar

Welder Job Highlights

Title Welder
Type Full Time
Experience 1 Year
Function Manufacturing/Supply Chain
Location Victoria, TX, 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 for a Welder to join its team for various manufacturing needs.

Educational Qualification

Work Experience

  • The candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a welder.
  • They must be able to pass Caterpillar welding and classroom testing which includes welding courses with 80% or higher score, safety course 100% passing, 2F 8mm weld test, 2F10mm weld test, 1G weld Test. Failure to pass these tests after 4 weeks of employment could result in termination.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Hand weld in multiple positions to create parts using semi-automatic MIG welders and .052 solid wire.
  • Perform advanced welding techniques, all while using safety, quality, and standard work.
  • Read and use blueprints to weld individual parts together to create a finished product.
  • Use jib and overhead cranes to manually position parts and products.
  • Use robotic welding technology to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
  • Work in one and two-person weld zones that are clean, well ventilated, safe, and equipped with the latest technologies.
  • Commit to being on-time and reliable.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Ability to read blueprints.
  • Ability to work overtime to support production demands
  • Ability to work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment
  • Ability to work well individually and in a team environment
  • Experience MIG welding
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Tools, and Works

Benefits/Perks

  • Total rewards package that provides day-one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 6% matching 401K).
  • Opportunity for pay increases based on skills and performance, as well as an annual opportunity for a merit increase, and a quarterly bonus.
  • Potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing jobs.
  • Provided all personal protective equipment – welding hoods, steel toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc. as well as a uniform, shirts, pants, and a jacket.

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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