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.
The responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Performs welding requiring precise heat treat application on experimental and prototype parts, product, building or equipment using all position techniques.
Works with all weldable materials.
Performs welding on fixturing, tooling, heat treat equipment, machine tools, prime products, and machine related equipment.
Repairs and maintains welding equipment and various fixturing required for testing and/or experimentation.
Performs necessary layout and development work to facilitate job functions.
Determines methods, procedures and equipment appropriate for material to be used and operations to be performed.
Assists process engineer in the design, development and testing of welding equipment, processes and procedures.
Performs a variety of operations and experiments to test and evaluate materials, techniques and equipment.
Determines and alters as necessary the operating procedures and test parameters to achieve desired results.
Relates welder preferences to engineering requirements.
Analyzes data collected and draws conclusions based on the data and experience. Submits written analytical reports.
Develops, validates, and recommends welding parameters for testing and process improvement.
Develops process and writes optimum welding procedure using parts and general guidelines.
Assists others in achieving weld certification standards such as ISO, Malcolm Baldridge, etc.
To achieve top rate in this classification, the individual must qualify as Weld Instructor or Weld Inspector with American Welding Society Certification employee must participate in and complete the “Pay For Knowledge” program (P4K). P4K is a program designed to encourage learning and demonstrate knowledge through on-the-job training to advance through paygrade steps at an accelerated rate.
Top candidates will have:
Welding certifications
3D modeling software experience
Extensive Blueprint Reading experience
Oxy Fuel Brazing experience
Air Arc experience
Degree in Welding
Additional Information:
This is a UAW position
The location for this position is Mossville, IL
Relocation assistance may be available for this position.
This posting will close at 11:59pm on Monday, June 23rd
Summary Pay Range:
$35.81 - $38.49
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
June 9, 2025 - June 23, 2025
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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