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Welder
Caterpillar —Athens, GA
- $22.54 - $28.20 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- High school
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Experienced Welder
Caterpillar —Athens, GA
- $24.48 - $30.60 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Welder
Bulldog Steel Fabrication LLC. —Madison, GA
- $39,520 - $41,600 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Driver's License
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Structural Fitter
King Steel, Inc —Winder, GA
- $17.50 - $23.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Forklift
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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ADALET —Cardington, OH
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Welder

Caterpillar -
Athens, GA

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.54 - $28.20 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid training
Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

American Welding Society (AWS) standards

Full Job Description

Career Area:

Operations

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.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

2nd/3rd shift: $24.34/hour (includes 8%-night shift premium)

We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors.

As a Welder at Caterpillar, you will:

Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components
Use lifting devices to move heavy components of more than 35 lbs.

Basic Qualifications:

Must meet one of these 3 criteria:

Must have MIG welding experience
or
Have a welding trade certificate/diploma
or
Completed a high school welding program within last year

**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.**

Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Top candidates will also have:

Welding experience in a manufacturing environment
2+ years of continuous employment in welding or manufacturing
Continuous work history with progressive movement
MIG welding experience and/or certification
Robotic welding systems experience
Caterpillar product knowledge

Caterpillar will provide training to new welders to assure that Caterpillar safety and weld quality standards are communicated and understood.

Successful candidates must be able to pass the following AWS D1.1 welder qualifications during Cat provided weld training:

Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal), 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions
Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position

Additional Information:

Resumes are encouraged. Do not submit a blank application (no work history / resume). This may lead to disqualification.
Successful candidates must pass an online assessment, interview, background check, drug screen and medical review.
This is a 2nd or 3rd shift position with an entry pay of $24.34hr (includes 8%-night shift premium).
Relocation assistance is provided for qualified individuals.

Shift Schedule:

2nd shift Excavator Line: Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm – 11:10 pm

2nd shift Tractor Line: Monday-Thursday, 3:30 pm – 2:00 am

3rd shift: Sunday-Friday, 11:00 pm – 7:10 am

**Role requires overtime as needed to support business needs.**

Final details

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

Summary Pay Range:

$22.54 - $28.20

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

Posting Dates:

July 7, 2026 - September 29, 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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