Welder - 3rd Shift

Stainless-Steel Welder

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Job Summary :

As a Stainless-Steel Welder at Caterpillar Pontiac, you will operate or tend welding machines that join / bond together components to fabricate products and assemblies, according to specifications and blueprints using specifically stainless steel and other industry used alloys.

What You Will Do (including but not limited to) :

• Follows set-up guidelines and procedures to assemble and tack weld unit by using various tools (i.e., drop chains, chain hoist, metal shims, wedges, lifting lugs, "C" clamps, bar clamps, com-a-long, cutting torch, grinder, tape measure, fixtures, weld gauges, etc.)
• Sets the weld machine to correct setting for the weld application.
• Welds unit according to print specifications following guidelines and procedures.
• Demonstrate safe job procedures which include but are not limited to : Personal Protective Equipment, Uniform Care, Weld Fume Extraction, Fall Protection, and the use of Lifting Devices.
• Ability to inspect your own work including quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gauges and other measuring tools.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance such as wire and / or nozzle tip changes.
• Ability to perform in station repair on defective welds utilizing air arc process, grinders, etc.
• Ability to rotate to a variety of positions within the functional work area.
• Ability to use lifting devices for objects weighing more than 35 lbs.
• Demonstrate ability to keep the work environment in clean and orderly condition.
• Welding using a Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR).
• Some welding in confined spaces may be required.

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Additional Information :

Summary Pay Range : $0.00 - $0.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Posting Dates : December 18, 2025 - January 18, 2026

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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.