Overview

Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Job Description:
Benefits Information:
$1,000 sign on bonus, split into two separate payments of $500 each. First pay out after 30 days of employment and second payout after 90 days of employment.

Retention bonus opportunities as well.

The payout of both the sign on bonus and retention bonus will be based on acceptable performance and attendance

This is a supplemental position located at the Solar manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX

No relocation package is available

Health, dental, vision, & basic life insurance offered on day 1 of employment

Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews

Opportunities for Additional Premiums:
Starting pay will include a market adjustment premium of $2 per hour. In addition, there will be cross-training and qualifications-based opportunities to earn up to an additional $2 per hour, with any night shift activity qualifying for another $1 per hour.

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

Perform Manual finish welding operations on carbon and stainless steel in all positions

Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations

Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging

Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds

Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces

Required Qualifications:
Must be able to pass multiple welder qualification tests

Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment

Ability to perform simple computer operations

Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift

Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Desired Qualifications:
One (1) to three (3) years of GTAW and FCAW welding experience

Top Candidates:
Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Leadership Experience

Ability to work well individually or in a team environment

**Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs, and pay level will be determined based on experience and qualifications**

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position:

Background Screening

Physical and drug/alcohol screening

Solar 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, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals – Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.

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