Weld Technologist, East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Caterpillar Inc.
Weld Technologist, East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Job Description
Description
Career Area:
ManufacturingJob 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.
Primary Location: East Peoria, IL (LL)
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position
Job Summary
Join our Fabrication Group as a 1st Shift Weld Technologist and play a key role in shaping the manufacturing processes behind Caterpillar’s welded structures. You’ll apply advanced welding technologies and oversee tooling, equipment, and process design to ensure quality and efficiency in production.
What You Will Do
Design and maintain manufacturing processes for welding metal parts in required configurations.
Oversee welding operations using manual and automatic systems to ensure safe and accurate fabrication.
Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using appropriate technologies and tools.
Adhere to quality assurance policies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and production to optimize welding outcomes.
Preferred Qualification
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
Experience with ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki programming; offline programming preferred.
Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and related applications.
What You Have
Quality Management: Familiarity with continuous improvement tools, walkthroughs, inspections, and QA techniques.
Metal Fabrication: Ability to design, supervise, and analyze fabrication processes and costs.
Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to perform safety inspections and promote compliance.
Production Systems: Experience with complex production systems and troubleshooting.
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00Compensation 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
Posting Dates:
December 5, 2025 - December 11, 2025Any 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Locations
- East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Salary
87,480 - 131,280 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- advanced welding technologiesintermediate
- tooling, equipment, and process designintermediate
- quality assuranceintermediate
- collaborationintermediate
- continuous improvementintermediate
- fabrication processesintermediate
- safety inspectionsintermediate
- troubleshootingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Quality Management: Familiarity with continuous improvement tools, walkthroughs, inspections, and QA techniques. (experience)
- Metal Fabrication: Ability to design, supervise, and analyze fabrication processes and costs. (experience)
- Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to perform safety inspections and promote compliance. (experience)
- Production Systems: Experience with complex production systems and troubleshooting. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred. (experience)
- Experience with ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki programming; offline programming preferred. (experience)
- Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and related applications. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain manufacturing processes for welding metal parts in required configurations.
- Oversee welding operations using manual and automatic systems to ensure safe and accurate fabrication.
- Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using appropriate technologies and tools.
- Adhere to quality assurance policies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and production to optimize welding outcomes.
Benefits
- general: Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- general: 401(k) savings plans
- general: Health Savings Account (HSA)
- general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- general: Health Lifestyle Programs
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- general: Career Development
- general: Incentive bonus
- general: Disability benefits
- general: Life Insurance
- general: Parental leave
- general: Adoption benefits
- general: Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Requirements
5%
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Weld Technologist, East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Caterpillar Inc.
Weld Technologist, East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Job Description
Description
Career Area:
ManufacturingJob 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.
Primary Location: East Peoria, IL (LL)
Travel: Up to 5%
Relocation: Domestic relocation assistance available
Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position
Job Summary
Join our Fabrication Group as a 1st Shift Weld Technologist and play a key role in shaping the manufacturing processes behind Caterpillar’s welded structures. You’ll apply advanced welding technologies and oversee tooling, equipment, and process design to ensure quality and efficiency in production.
What You Will Do
Design and maintain manufacturing processes for welding metal parts in required configurations.
Oversee welding operations using manual and automatic systems to ensure safe and accurate fabrication.
Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using appropriate technologies and tools.
Adhere to quality assurance policies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and production to optimize welding outcomes.
Preferred Qualification
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
Experience with ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki programming; offline programming preferred.
Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and related applications.
What You Have
Quality Management: Familiarity with continuous improvement tools, walkthroughs, inspections, and QA techniques.
Metal Fabrication: Ability to design, supervise, and analyze fabrication processes and costs.
Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to perform safety inspections and promote compliance.
Production Systems: Experience with complex production systems and troubleshooting.
Summary Pay Range:
$87,480.00 - $131,280.00Compensation 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
Posting Dates:
December 5, 2025 - December 11, 2025Any 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Locations
- East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
Salary
87,480 - 131,280 USD / yearly
Skills Required
- advanced welding technologiesintermediate
- tooling, equipment, and process designintermediate
- quality assuranceintermediate
- collaborationintermediate
- continuous improvementintermediate
- fabrication processesintermediate
- safety inspectionsintermediate
- troubleshootingintermediate
Required Qualifications
- Quality Management: Familiarity with continuous improvement tools, walkthroughs, inspections, and QA techniques. (experience)
- Metal Fabrication: Ability to design, supervise, and analyze fabrication processes and costs. (experience)
- Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of OSHA standards; ability to perform safety inspections and promote compliance. (experience)
- Production Systems: Experience with complex production systems and troubleshooting. (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred. (experience)
- Experience with ABB, Fanuc, and Kawasaki programming; offline programming preferred. (experience)
- Strong understanding of Microsoft operating systems and related applications. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain manufacturing processes for welding metal parts in required configurations.
- Oversee welding operations using manual and automatic systems to ensure safe and accurate fabrication.
- Examine and resolve defects in work pieces using appropriate technologies and tools.
- Adhere to quality assurance policies to ensure compliance with engineering specifications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and production to optimize welding outcomes.
Benefits
- general: Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- general: Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
- general: 401(k) savings plans
- general: Health Savings Account (HSA)
- general: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- general: Health Lifestyle Programs
- general: Employee Assistance Program
- general: Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
- general: Career Development
- general: Incentive bonus
- general: Disability benefits
- general: Life Insurance
- general: Parental leave
- general: Adoption benefits
- general: Tuition Reimbursement
Travel Requirements
5%
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Answer 10 quick questions to check your fit for Weld Technologist, East Peoria, Illinois, United States of America @ Caterpillar Inc..
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