MIG Welder with Day 1 Benefits
Location:
East Peoria, IL (Building LL)
Pay:
Up to $29.97 per hour in first 30 days
Job Type:
Full-time Manufacturing
Caterpillar is hiring MIG Welders and Fabrication Specialists for 2nd and 3rd shift at our East Peoria manufacturing facility. This is a full-time production welding job offering Day1 benefits, paid weld training, and strong long-term stability.
Pay and Shift Details
Up to $24.97 per hour base pay, based on experience
$1.00 per hour off shift premium
$4.00 per hour retention bonus during training
2nd Shift or 3rd Shift available
Training completed on 1st shift for the first 4 to 5 weeks
**What You Will Do
**
Perform
MIG welding and GMAW welding
on steel components
Weld
plain and alloy steel
in all positions
Operate
robotic welding equipment
in a production environment
Follow standard work, safety procedures, and quality requirements
Perform
carbon arc cutting and gouging
Use
overhead cranes and jib cranes
to position materials
**Required Experience
**
At least
1 year of production MIG or GMAW welding experience
Experience welding
steel 1/2 inch thickness or greater
Basic computer skills
**Qualifications
**
Ability to pass
Caterpillar weld qualification testing
Ability to work
2nd or 3rd shift
and overtime as needed
**Benefits
**
Day1 medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) with company match
Companyprovided PPE including weld hood and prescription safety glasses
Safety boot reimbursement
Apply today to join Caterpillar as a
fulltime welder in a stable manufacturing career
.
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- MIG Welder
- Flux-Cored Arc Welder
- Robotic Welder
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