MIG Welder with Day 1 Benefits

Caterpillar | Resource Industries
East Peoria, IL

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
Posted 2026-03-18

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