Welder - 1st Shift

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Welder - 1st Shift

(Confidential)

Occupation: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers

Location: Denison, TX - 75020

Positions available: 1

Job #: 16903469

Source: WorkInTexas

Posted: 8/6/2025

Updated: 8/9/2025

Expires: 9/5/2025

Web Site: WorkInTexas

Onsite / Remote: Work onsite all of the time

Job Type: Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

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Full Time

Schedule

Full Time

Job Type

Regular

Duration

Permanent Employment

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WELDER - 1ST SHIFT

Location: Denison, TX

Requisition ID: R...

Career Area:

Operations

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

1st shift - Full Time

Pay: $21.67-$28.86 (depending on experience)

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), 2F/2G (Horizontal Welding), 3F/3G (Vertical/Uphill Welding), 4F/4G (Overhead Welding)

Use oxygen/propylene flame straightening/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 welding helmet with PAPR

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: 1st (7:00 am to 3:30 pm)

Pay: $21.67 - $28.86 (depending on experience)

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

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

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media.

Summary Pay Range:

$21.67 - $30.59

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

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*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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