Caterpillar
Welder
United States · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerCaterpillar
- LocationUnited States
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
- 2nd/3rd shift: $24.34/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium)
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We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our videoto see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.
As a Welder at Caterpillar, you will:
- Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
- Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
- Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
- Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components
- Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 35 lbs.
Basic Qualifications:
Must meet one of these 3 criteria:
- Must have MIG welding experience
or - Have a welding trade certificate/diploma
or - Completed a high school welding program within last year
**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.**
Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
- Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
- Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
- Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.
Top candidates will also have:
- Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
- 2+ years of continuous employment in welding or manufacturing
- Continuous work history with progressive movement
- MIG welding experience and/or certification
- Robotic welding systems experience
- Caterpillar product knowledge
Caterpillar will provide training to new welders to assure that Caterpillar safety and weld quality standards are communicated and understood.
Successful candidates must be able to pass the following AWS D1.1 welder qualifications during Cat provided weld training:
- Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal), 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions
- Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position
- Welds will be inspected visually, destructively tested (bend test), and sectioned to verify proper penetration.
Additional Information:
Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead to disqualification.
Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review.
This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position with an entry pay of $24.34hr (includes 8%-night shift premium).
Relocation assistance is provided for qualified individuals.
Shift Schedule:
2nd shift Excavator Line: Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:10 pm
2nd shift Tractor Line: Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am
3rd shift: Sunday-Friday, 11:00 pm – 7:10 am
**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.**
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.
Summary Pay Range:
$22.54 - $28.20
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:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
October 1, 2026 - December 30, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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