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For over 50 years, Hadady, LLC has been helping our customers to power the world in which we live. Hadady, LLC is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, Inc., and is a leading manufacturer of parts associated with a variety of diesel and natural gas engines. Hadady, LLC is successful because of its talented and committed employees, setting itself apart from the rest through knowledge and deep expertise. The team at Hadady, LLC pioneered complex engine fabrications and has continued evolving into a vertically-integrated business that provides its customers with products that few can replicate.

Welder I is responsible for performing welding operations according to work instructions, process prints and routers.

Responsibilities:

Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines, utilizing various tools provided in the work area to perform welding tasks
Inspect own work for quality, using weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools
Repair defective welds in-station using the carbon air arc process, grinders, and other tools
Clear common faults in robotic welding systems
Perform mechanical tasks, including using lifting devices to move components over 35 lbs. and positioning heavy fabricated metal parts in weld fixtures
Conduct routine maintenance, such as wire changes and tip/nozzle replacements
Follow documented procedures, standard work instructions, routings, and blueprints to ensure safe and defect-free operations
Conduct process and final inspections to ensure quality standards are met

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent
Ability to stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Successful candidate will be able to demonstrate these skillsets:

Blueprint reading experience
Ability to work as part of a team and undergo cross-training
Ability to be a contributing team member
Effective communications skills

* Hiring for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift. All training will be on 1st shift for up to 2 months before moving to hired shift.

*Relocation is not available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer 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.