Welder - 3rd Shift- East Peoria Ll

Caterpillar Inc.

East Peoria, IL, US
Base: up to $29.97 ph; bonus: includes $1.00ph off...
3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:00 am, su-th)
1 year production mig or gmaw welding experience
Experience welding steel 1/2 inch thickness or greater
Ability to pass caterpillar weld qualification testing
Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a MIG Welder for the 3rd shift at their East Peoria facility, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. The role requires at least one year of welding experience, particularly with steel, and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards

Job Summary

  • Caterpillar is hiring MIG Welders for 2nd and 3rd shift at their East Peoria manufacturing facility LL with Day 1 benefits.
  • The role involves performing MIG and GMAW welding on steel components, operating robotic welding equipment, and using overhead cranes.
  • Candidates receive company-provided PPE including safety glasses and weld hood, plus safety boot reimbursement.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a MIG Welder for the 3rd shift at their East Peoria facility, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits. The role requires at least one year of welding experience, particularly with steel, and emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to quality standards.

Salary

Base: Up to $29.97 per hour; Bonus: Includes $1.00/hour off-shift premium and $4.00/hour retention bonus after training; Benefits: Incremental increases every 26 weeks until max rate reached

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 1 year production MIG or GMAW welding experience
  • Experience welding steel 1/2 inch thickness or greater
  • Ability to pass Caterpillar weld qualification testing
  • Basic computer skills
  • Availability for 3rd shift Su-Th 10pm-6am

Nice-to-have

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

Key Requirements

  • At least 1 year of production MIG or GMAW welding experience
  • Must pass welder qualification requirements during training
  • Must successfully pass preemployment drug screen held to DOT standards
  • No foreign national applicants requiring sponsorship

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