Overview
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
Description
This position is responsible for providing quality weldments to standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions include, but are not limited to: –
Follows all applicable policies and procedures
Required to work overtime schedule as requested to meet production needs based on established overtime procedures
Fabricates and welds product to production expectations
Read, interpret and execute to engineering drawings of weldments
Understand AWS (American Welding Society) weld symbols
Weld using standard work sequence
Qualify in GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding), FCAW (Flux Core Arc Welding), 2G (Horizontal Welding), 3G (Vertical/Uphill Welding), 4G (Overhead Welding)
Use oxygen/acetylene flame cutting
Use rigging and cranes for movement of weldments
Use andon for identification of variance from standard work
Be available to assist in other areas as needed
Participates in activities and exercises in support of the Caterpillar Production System (CPS) – 5S, kaizen, etc.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
Weld/Fab Knowledge
Leadership
Ability to Train Others
Team Work
Problem Solving
Initiative/Motivation
Positive Attitude
Flexibility
Visual Acuity
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Must be physically mobile with ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, twist, reach, climb, and walk
Must be able to work at heights and comply with facility fall-protection requirements
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 35 lbs & wear full face respirator
Must be able to perform the above physical demands for extended periods of time
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions, exposure to occasional temperatures below 32 degrees or above 100 degrees
Qualifications Requirements:
Minimum of 12 months of welding experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment or possess a welding certification from an accredited college or institution
Intermediate level of proficiency of reading and interpreting blueprints and layout weld stations to produce defect free work
Basic understanding of safety requirements in a manufacturing environment
Ability to read and communicate effectively both oral and written
Basic computer knowledge – Basic knowledge of hand tools and their proper application
Basic knowledge of measuring devices
Intermediate knowledge of blueprint/engineering drawings
Basic math functions – add, subtract, multiply, and divide; ability to use metric measurements
Top Candidates will also have:
Previous experience working with tooling/modular tooling
Additional Information:
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
This is a Full Time position- benefits, holidays, and 401K eligibility included
Shift: 2nd ( pay differential will be added to hourly wage for 2nd shift )
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position
Caterpillar 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
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