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Job Description:

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.

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Using TurboFab welding procedures, this position must be capable of performing to the welding requirements specified for acceptable welds. Must be proficient in the welding of pipe assemblies, within protected and open areas.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The use of all available welding processes such as shielded metal arc, gas metal arc, flux cored arc and stud welding. Perform setup incidental for welding of pipe material. Weld all gauges and thickness of pipe materials where welded area may be subject to extreme stress and where care must be taken to prevent leaks and cracks. Weld flat, vertical or overhead welds in difficult positions and areas of difficult access. Preheat piping materials as may be necessary in order to minimize quality problems. Perform surface preparations of pipe materials such as cleaning, sanding, grinding and some assembly of parts, as well as, clean welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable welds. Must also perform arc gouging. Perform tack-welding functions as required. Welds shall be welded to ASME Section IX and ANSI/ASME B31.3 code unless otherwise specified. Must weld any size pipe, as well as, do structural welding, as needed utilizing the same welding procedures.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1.Comply with all of TurboFab’s Environmental, Health and Safety Programs, Regulations and Guidelines.

2.Must keep all areas clean and orderly; and comply with TurboFab’s housekeeping procedures.

3.Check own work for conformance to welding procedure and specifications.

4.Use all necessary equipment, tools and materials required to perform assigned work.

5.Ensure that the welding procedures have been followed and quality has not been compromised.

6.Clean welds including the cutting and repairing of unacceptable welds.

7.Qualified to fully understand and adjust welding machine settings as required by welding procedure.

8.Must exceed production and quality standards and requirements.

9.Train other less experienced welders, as needed.

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

KNOWLEDGE:

•This position is for well-experienced employees with three or more years of experience and requires minimal supervision.

•Pass and maintain all required welding qualification tests.

•Fully able to read or understand welding procedures.

•Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds.

•Must exhibit the skills and willingness to perform assigned tasks in a fully competent manner.

•Qualified to weld and pass performance test on Heliarc (Tig) 2”; 4” stick (Tig); 4” Flux Core (Semi auto gun Feeds); 6” submerged arc (Tig Bead & Hot-pass, Flux Core filler, Fill &Cap); Mig, Bead root, and Hot-pass; plus any other new processes established.

•Qualified to visually inspect their welds for acceptability.

•Must have full understanding of welding symbols as per AWS.

•Must be available to work 1st shift or 2nd shift.

•Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Total Base Pay Range:

28.29 - 42.43 USD Hourly

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.

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

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