Career Area:
Operations
Job Description:
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Supplemental MIG Welder – 3rd Shift
East Peoria, IL | Caterpillar
This Supplemental MIG Welder position offers a strong training opportunity for individuals interested in building or expanding their welding skills in a manufacturing environment. This is a production‑based role with limited benefits.
Pay & Shift Details
- Pay: $23.22/hour + $1.00/hour off‑shift premium
- Shift: 3rd Shift — Sunday–Thursday, 10:00 PM–6:00 AM
Caterpillar is currently hiring Supplemental MIG Welders for 3rd shift at our East Peoria LL manufacturing facility. All required personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided, including safety glasses (with prescription options), welding hoods, and safety boot reimbursement.
What You’ll Do
- Perform MIG and GMAW welding on steel components
- Weld plain and alloy steel in all positions
- Operate robotic welding equipment in a production environment
- Follow standard work instructions, safety procedures, and quality requirements
- Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging
- Use overhead and jib cranes to position materials
Required Qualifications
- Ability to pass Caterpillar welding qualification testing
- Ability to work 3rd shift and overtime as needed
Desired Qualifications
- At least 1 year of production MIG or GMAW welding experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting or
- A welding certification from an accredited college or institution
- Experience welding steel ½ inch thick or greater
- Basic computer skills
Preferred Skills & Attributes
- Strong communication skills
- Commitment to safety and teamwork
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
**Additional Information: **
- 90 Day probationary period includes weld school training
- This position is located in East Peoria Bldg LL
- No relocation package is available
- 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
- **Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances **
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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
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Summary Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00
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:
April 13, 2026 - April 30, 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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