Aerospace Plater (Part-Time)

Career Area:

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.

Perform non-certified fit-up and welding to tooling and fabrication as well as perform certified welding per customer specification, code, or standard, utilizing Arc, Gas, Tig, Mig welding.

Fabrication, Welding, Hand grinding, Sawing

Lay out, join, form, fasten, saw, grind, fabricate, assemble, install and functionally check prefabricated sheet, tubular, machined, mechanical or formed parts and assemblies preparatory to, during and after welding, installation and during or after tool proofing.

Assembly and measurement of manufactured components utilizing manual machine tools and hand tools.

Minimum Qualifications:

3-5 yrs. Fabrication and welding experience

Certified welder should possess knowledge of ASME and/or Aerospace specs

Technical ability to perform fit-ups, welds and fabrication

Knowledge of pre-heat and post-heat procedures

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified in any of the following:

Carbon Steel

Stainless Steel 410 & 422

Inconel 718

Aluminum 6061

Pressure vessel welding

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.

Summary Pay Range:

$25.58 - $38.36

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 29, 2026 - August 12, 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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