Experienced Welder Jobs

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Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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Job Summary:

Full time position - located in Decatur, IL

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

Pay up to $29.10/hour.

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

• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces
• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all positions
• Operate robotic welding equipment
• Sanding will be required to dress welds

Required Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the Caterpillar provided training
• Ability to perform simple computer operations
• 3+ years of GMAW or FCAW welding experience
• Be available to work any shift
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience welding ½” or greater thickness material
• Experience using GMAW or FCAW with 0.045” or larger wire
• Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline

Top Candidates will also possess:

• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment
• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork

Additional Information:

• This is a Full Time position offering benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. This position is located in Decatur, IL
• Shift: 2nd, 3rd, or AWS
• 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
• Welders may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs dictate, and in some areas required to work an alternate work schedule.
• No relocation package 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 held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances including marijuana.

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