Welder Apprentice - 3rd shift

About the role

Caterpillar is seeking candidates for a Welder Apprentice position at our North Little Rock, AR facility. This role offers day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $21.75/hour plus 7% shift differential. The position is available on 3rd shift from Monday to Saturday, 11pm to 7am.

Responsibilities

• Utilize a variety of welding processes within the facility, including 15 robotic welding cells and over 30 different weld stations.
• Mainly perform 0.052" GMAW (MIG) welding in 1G/2G and 1F/2F positions.
• Additionally, utilize GTAW (TIG) and stud welding in some weld stations.
• Pass specific welder qualification tests after completing Caterpillar-provided 6-week weld school and 3 weeks of on-the-job training.
• Work from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the introductory training period.
• May be eligible for overtime based on business needs and leader approval.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of welding fundamentals.
• Available to work from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM during the introductory training period (6-Weeks in Weld School & 3-Weeks OJT).
• Successful completion of a Technical or Trade School Welding Course preferred.
• Experience with GMAW, GTAW, and carbon arc gouging processes.
• Ability to complete an 8mm – 2F, 10mm – 2F & 25mm – 2G weld qualification test using 0.052" GMAW weld process.
• Ability to follow standard work instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands.

Qualifications

• Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, work from and descend ladders/platforms/steps.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Benefits and Extra Details

• Total rewards package including medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K.
• Paid time off plan (vacation, holidays, personal time off, volunteer day).
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Health lifestyle programs.
• Employee assistance program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development opportunities.
• Incentive bonuses.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, kneel, squat, or stand for prolonged periods.
• Ability to climb, work from and descend ladders/platforms/steps.
• Ability to perform repetitive operations.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Perks and Extra Details

• Overtime opportunities may be available based on business needs and leader prior authorization.
• Day ONE benefits include medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K.
• Weekly pay.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).
• Potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing jobs.
• Safety is a top priority. All personal protective equipment provided.

Final details

• Resumes are required. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached).
• Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method.
• To know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website.
• 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.

Summary

The pay range for this position is $21.75 - $27.30 per hour. Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off plan (vacation, holidays, personal time off, volunteer day).
• 401(k) savings plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Health lifestyle programs.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Voluntary benefits and employee discounts.
• Career development opportunities.
• Incentive bonuses.
• Disability benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Adoption benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Final details

• Resumes are required. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached).
• Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method.
• To know the status of your application, please use the candidate log-in on our career website.
• 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.