Weld Technologist

Career Area :

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.

Manufacturing

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.

Weld Technologist – East Peoria, IL

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 :

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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 :

October 27, 2025 - November 9, 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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