FCAW Welder Trainee at Caterpillar Inc.

Pay starts at Step 1 $28.17, Step 2 $29.27 after passing 2 of 4 tests, Step 3 $30.38 after passing 3 of 4 tests. Once all four certification tests are passed, pay moves to Step 1 of Welder scale at $32.07, Step 2 $33.26, Step 3 $34.44 plus $1.00 shift premium for 2nd or 3rd shift.

This is an on-site position at the Caterpillar manufacturing facility in South Milwaukee, WI, with 2nd and 3rd shifts available depending on business needs.

Required qualifications include 1+ years experience with Flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), experience with 3-5 Multi Pass welds on Heavy 1” Plate, experience or knowledge of back gouging, carbon arcing or air arcing, and a safety first mindset.

Benefits include competitive hourly pay with shift differential, bonuses for new hires and referrals, paid vacation and holidays, bereavement, jury duty, military duty paid, parental leave, and benefits effective date of hire such as health, vision, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and 401k with 6% match.

Top candidates will have understanding of quality requirements, ability to read blueprints, ability to work well individually and in a team, and willingness to work overtime.