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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.
As a 2nd ShiftWelder Apprentice earning $21.34 an hour (includes a 7% Shift Differential) at Caterpillar – North Little Rock you will be part of a dedicated team in the fabrication of Motor Grader and Medium Wheel Loader products that help our customers build a better world! Inside the 725,000 square-foot air-conditioned facility you will work with a team of fabricators and manufacturing engineers to complete daily build requirements. Day-to-day tasks include movement of structures utilizing an overhead crane, loading frames into tack welding or robotic stations, robot preparation & finish welding and adding necessary hardware attachment to each structure.
Caterpillar – North Little Rock utilizes a variety of welding processes within the facility. We have 15 robotic welding cells and over 30 different weld stations to complete daily builds. As a fabricator you will be trained to utilize GMAW/GTAW/FCAW . Candidates MUST pass Welder Qualification Tests at the completion of a Caterpillar provided 6-Week Weld School:
Basic Qualifications :
• Basic Knowledge of Welding Fundamentals
• Available to work from 5:00AM to 3:00PM during the introductory training period (6-Weeks in Weld School & 3-Weeks OJT)
• Ability to Work Safely & Wear Required Personal Protective Equipment
• Ability to Follow Standard Work Instructions
• Ability to Work Overtime to Support Production Demands
Top Candidates Will Also Have :
• Welding experience and/or successful completion of a Technical or Trade School Welding Course
• Experience utilizing GMAW
• Ability to Read Blueprints
Physical Requirements
• Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to climb, work from and descend ladders/platforms/steps
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Perks and Extra Details:
• As a welder the starting pay is $21.34 per hour (7% Shift Differential included).
• Overtime is available, based on business need.
• You’ll have the opportunity for pay increases annually based on performance.
• If interested, opportunity to transfer to first shift is based on performance, attendance, and business need after 6 months.
• Potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing jobs.
Safety is a top priority, and the following will be provided:
Welding Hoods, Jackets & Gloves
Metatarsal guard steel-toe boots
Safety glasses & hearing protection
Uniform Shirts and Pants.
Other Considerations
• 2nd Shift – Full Time
• 3PM – 11PM, Monday through Friday
• Saturday overtime production hours can be expected
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K), weekly pay. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details
Resumes are required . Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in ( Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply ) on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
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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.Posting Dates:
February 14, 2024 - March 7, 2024Any 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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