Welder l

Career Area: Operations

Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, youre 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 dont 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.

At the Solar Turbines facility in Wamego, Kansas, we take pride in working together to safely build quality products for our customers to help them succeed.

Description

At Solars Wamego facility, welders arent just fabricators - theyre precision craftsmen shaping the future of energy. In this role, youll gain hands-on experience with Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG), using .035 wire to tack and weld parts in flat and horizontal positions. Youll also work with robotic welding systems and GTAW (TIG), expanding your capabilities through training and experience.

But welding here isnt just about joining metal - its about building to blueprint. Youll read and interpret engineering drawings, fabricate parts to spec, and follow standard work processes in a team-focused environment. Collaboration is key, and your input matters.

Youll also be trained to operate jib and overhead cranes, manually positioning heavy fabrications in one- and two-person stalls. Its a role that blends technical skill and teamwork - all in a facility that values safety, growth, and craftsmanship.

Basic Qualifications

• Possess a welding certification or degree in welding; or a minimum of one (1) year welding experience • Available to work from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. during the introductory training period • Must be 18 years of age, or will be 18 at the time of hire • Top Candidates will also have • Experience with MIG and TIG welding • Ability to read blueprints • Ability to work safely and wear all required personal protective equipment • Ability to work overtime to support production demands

Additional Information

• Welder Starting pay range: $20.03 - 27.04 (additional 7% shift differential for second shift)
• Work location: Wamego, KS
• Openings available on first or second shift. • First Shift: Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm • Second Shift: Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm- 2:00am
• 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.

Posting Dates: January 13, 2026 - January 27, 2026

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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