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.

　　WELDER - 2ND SHIFT - WAMEGO, KS

　　NOW OFFERING NEW HIRE WELDING BONUS OF $1000*

　　Your Work Shapes the World

　　Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

　　At the Caterpillar facility in Wamego, Kansas, we take pride in working together to safely build quality attachments that enhance the productivity and utility of Caterpillar machines, equipping them for a wide range of tasks and operating requirements.

　　Have welding experience or a welding certification? Piece by piece, part by part, person by person - join our team and build one of the coolest things made in Kansas!

　　Check out http://youtu.be/Zl-Mt6T_v1o?si=RNLU1w1O78ocxqLT to see our welding in action!

　　Visit Caterpillar.com/Wamego to learn more about our team, the work we do and the products we make.

　　Description

　　As a welder in the Wamego facility, you will hand weld in multiple positions to create parts using semi-automatic MIG welders and .052 wire as well as use robotic welding technology. You will also read and use blueprints to weld individual parts together. You will use jib and overhead cranes to manually position parts and work in one and two person stalls that are clean, well ventilated, safe, and equipped with the latest technologies.

　　to hear from current welders in Wamego about why they like to work for Caterpillar!

　　Basic Qualifications

　　Possess a welding certification OR a minimum of one (1) year of professional welding experience

　　Available to work from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the introductory training period

　　Must be 18 years of age

　　Top Candidates will also have

　　Experience MIG welding

　　Ability to read blueprints

　　Ability to work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment

　　Ability to work overtime to support production demands

　　Being a member of our team is rewarding!

　　Total Rewards Package available from DAY ONE includes:

　　Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

　　Health savings account (HSA)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts

　　Short and long term disability coverage

　　Life Insurance

　　Healthy Lifestyle Program

　　Employee Assistance Programs

　　401K with 6% company match

　　Annual 401K employer contribution of 3%-5%

　　In addition to Caterpillars Total Rewards Package, you will also receive:

　　$1,000 New Hire Bonus

　　Potential for Quarterly Bonuses

　　Overtime based on business need

　　Paid holidays and vacation days

　　Potential for annual pay increase based on performance

　　Full Personal Protective Equipment provided including welding hoods with a cooling filtration system, metatarsal guard steel-toe boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc.

　　Pants and jackets provided- laundry service available at no cost to you

　　Opportunity to promote to higher welder positions and advance your career

　　Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military Duty Paid Benefits, Parental Leave, Adoption Benefits

　　Additional Information - Welder 1

　　Starting pay range: $23.00/hr -$26.75/hr

　　(*Hourly rate is based on experience starting at $21.50-$25.00 with a 7% night shift premium when working 2nd shift hours.)

　　*New Hire Bonus: $1,000

　　Work location: Wamego, KS

　　Shift: 2nd- Full Time

　　Hours: 2nd shift – Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm- 2:00am

　　Optional overtime on Friday

　　Welder bonus pays $500 after 60 days successful performance and an additional $500 after 6 months of successful performance in the Wamego facility

　　Final details

　　Physical Requirements * (with or without reasonable* accommodation):

　　Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

　　Ability to perform repetitive operations

　　Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

　　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 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. 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 .

　　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.

　　Any 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.

　　Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

　　There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

　　Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.