Welder Apprentice

Career Area : Operations

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Your Work Shapes Our World

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. Join us.

Want to build YOUR career! LOOK at Caterpillar! We are looking for candidates just like you that want to build more than machines. This is a terrific opportunity to join the Caterpillar North Little Rock AR team as a Welder Apprentice our 1st shift team earning day ONE benefits and a starting wage of $21.10 / hour

Caterpillar North Little Rock utilizes a variety of welding processes within the facility. We have 15 robotic welding cells and over 30 different weld stations to complete daily builds. As a fabricator the main welding process is 0.052 GMAW (MIG) in the 1G / 2G & 1F / 2F addition GTAW (TIG) and Stud Welding are utilized in some weld stations. Candidates must pass the following Welder Qualification Tests at the completion of a Caterpillar provided 6-Week Weld School and 3 Weeks OJT :

• 0.052 GMAW 2F 8mm Single Pass
• 0.052 GMAW 2F 10mm MULTI-PASS
• 0.052 GMAW 2G 12.7mm MULTI-PASS
• 0.052 GMAW 3F 5mm
• GTAW 3F-4F Toe dress

Pay Rate and Schedule :

Basic Qualifications :

Top Candidates Will Also Have :

Physical Requirements

Perks and Extra Details :

Welding Hoods Jackets & Gloves

What you will get :

Our goal at Caterpillar is for YOU to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that providesDay ONEbenefits (medical dental vision RX and 401K) weekly pay. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off (prorated based upon hire date).

Final details

Resumes are required .Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification. 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 ( Be sure to keep your username and password when you initially apply ) on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. 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

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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Summary Pay Range : $21.10 - $26.50

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates :

October 16 2025 - December 18 2025

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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Key Skills

Robot Programming,Calipers,ASME Codes & Standards,Flux Welding,Plasma Cutting,MIG Welding,3G,Fabrication,Welding,Geometry,Manufacturing,4G / LTE

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 21 - 26