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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 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 Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen for prohibited substances.
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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. 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. 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. Posting Dates: Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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