Experienced Welder

Job Summary:

Full time position - located in Decatur, IL

As a Fabrication Specialist, you will set up, operate, and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform welding operations in all positions.

Pay up to $29.10/hour.   

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Perform manual finish welding operations on plain and alloy steels in all positions
• Operate robotic welding equipment
• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
• Sanding will be required to dress welds
• Use of jib and overhead crane to manually position work pieces  

  Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of GMAW or FCAW welding experience
• Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests during the Caterpillar provided training
• Ability to perform simple computer operations
• Be available to work any shift
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Desired Qualifications:

• Technical school or equal educational background in mechanical or similar discipline
• Experience using GMAW or FCAW with 0.045” or larger wire
• Experience welding ½” or greater thickness material

Top Candidates will also possess:

• Good communication skills and strong commitment to safety and teamwork
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

  Additional Information:

• This is a Full-Time position offering benefits including health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401K etc. This position is located in Decatur, IL
• Shift: 2nd, 3rd, or AWS
• Welders may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs dictate, and in some areas required to work an alternate work schedule.
• No relocation package is available
• Must be able to pass welder qualification requirements during the Caterpillar provided training by a Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or approved personnel