Welder Trainee (2nd/3rd Shift)

Welder Trainee (2nd/3rd Shift) Job Highlights

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 searching for a Welder Trainee who wants to become a welder but does not have training. The applicants will be trained to set up, operate, and adjust manual or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.

Educational Qualification

• The applicants may be required to possess a High School Diploma

Work Experience

• The candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of experience in a production environment
• They must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the Caterpillar provided training

Desired Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of GMAW or FCAW welding experience
• Experience using GMAW or FCAW with 0.045” or larger wire
• Experience welding ½” or greater thickness material
• Technical school or equal educational background in a mechanical or similar discipline

Duties/Responsibilities

• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect-free operations
• Operate robotic welding equipment
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all welding positions
• Sanding may be required to dress welds
• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position workpieces

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to become a qualified welder
• Ability to gain welder certification upon completion of classroom and hands-on weld school training
• Ability to perform simple computer operations
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
• Good communication skills and a strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Benefits/Perks

• After successfully passing the 6-week weld school training – welders will be converted from supplemental to full time with benefits
• They may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs dictate, and in some areas required to work an alternate work schedule.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to pass welder qualification requirements during the Caterpillar provided training by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or approved personnel

Employer’s Statement

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