Welder - Fabrication Expert

3 days ago


South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States Caterpillar Inc. Full time
Job Overview

Career Area: Operations

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Welder to join our team at Caterpillar Inc. in South Milwaukee, WI.

This is a full-time position available on 2nd and 3rd shifts, with competitive hourly pay including shift differential. Advancement opportunities are also available.

Estimated Salary Range

$30.75-$33.12 per hour (Step 1-3), plus an additional $1.00 shift premium for 2nd or 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities
  • Safely weld in all positions according to company specifications and standard work
  • Follow documented procedures, standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect-free operations
  • Hand weld all plain and alloy structural steel in all positions
  • Use of jib or gantry crane to manually position weld equipment
  • Grind and dress fabricated weldments
  • May operate forklift, scissor lift, and area lift to access weldments
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 3-5 years of FCAW experience and ability to perform 10+ multi-pass welds on heavy 2" plate
  • Experience with back gouging, carbon arcing, or air arcing
  • Ability to pass 3 weld qualification tests using FCAW large diameter wire (3/32 and .052)
Benefits
  • Competitive Hourly Pay with Shift Differential
  • All Positions are Full-Time
  • Bonuses for New Hires and Referrals
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave
  • Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care) effective date of hire
  • 401k with 6% Company Match
  • Company Discounts and Voluntary Benefits
  • Recognition Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (includes eligible dependents)
  • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Company Provided PPE such as Safety Glasses (includes prescription safety glasses), Safety Boot Reimbursement
  • Company Provided Uniforms and Caps
  • Uniform Lockers, Personal Lockers, Showers
  • Lunchroom with Self-Service Canteen
Why Work with Us?
  • As a global company, we offer many job opportunities outside the U.S.
  • Our employees are our greatest asset, and we value their contributions and well-being.


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