Welder Job at Caterpillar Inc., South Milwaukee, WI

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  • Caterpillar Inc.
  • South Milwaukee, WI

Job Description

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.

Job Description

The purpose of this job is to safely weld in all position according to company specifications and standard work.

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

  • 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 Qualifications:

  • 3-5 years of FCAW and experience with 10+ multi-pass welds on heavy 2” plate.

  • Experience with back gouging, carbon arcing or air arcing.

  • Must pass 3 weld qualification tests using FCAW large diameter wire (3/32 and .052).

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

  • Safety first mindset.

  • Understanding of quality requirements and ability to execute.

  • Ability to read blueprints.

  • Ability to work well individually and in a team environment.

  • Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Additional Information:

  • This position is located at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility located in South Milwaukee, WI.

  • 2nd and 3rd shift available

  • Pay is Step 1 $30.75 Step 2 $31.94 Step 3 $33.12 hr plus an additional $1.00 shift premium for 2nd or 3rd Shift

  • Full Time (40 hours, 5 days/week)

  • Advancement opportunities available

  • No relocation assistance is available.

  • 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 for prohibited substances as well as a medical evaluation.

  • Sign On & Retention Bonus available

Why Caterpillar South Milwaukee?

  • 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

  • Benefits Effective Date of Hire - Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)

  • 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

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

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

Posting Dates:

November 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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