Job Description

2nd or 3rd shifts available - Full Time - East Peoria Bldg LL

As an experienced Fabrication Specialist, you will set up, operate and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.

**Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: **

• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all positions

• Operate robotic welding equipment

• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations

• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging

• Sanding may be required to dress welds

• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces

**Required Qualifications: **

• Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the Caterpillar provided training

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in production environment using GMAW or FCAW with 0.045” or larger wire on ½” or greater thickness material

• Ability to perform simple computer operations

• Be available to work any shift

• Ability to work overtime to support production demands

**Desired Qualifications: **

• Three (3) years of GMAW or FCAW welding experience

• Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline

**Top Candidates will also possess: **

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

**Additional Information: **

• Full Time position offering benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. This position is located in East Peoria Bldg LL

• **Shift: 2nd or 3rd **(2nd shift 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm & 3rd shift 10:00 pm to 6:00 am)

• Pay up to $24.97 hr (depending on experience) plus a $1.00 hr off shift premium. In addition, welders may elect to receive a $4.00/hr retention bonus immediately. Welders will receive incremental increases every 26 weeks until the maximum rate is reached

• Training will be completed on 1st shift for the first 4-5 weeks

• 90 Day probationary period includes weld school training

• Welders may be placed on either 2nd or 3rd shift, dependent on business needs.

• No relocation package is available

• 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

• **Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances **

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Caterpillar is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

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