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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.

Project Structural Fitter B  

As a Structural Fitter, you will work in a team alongside the structural fabrication team to accurately frame structural weldments using engineering drawings.  

Additional Information: 

• Urgently hiring  
• Hiring Multiple candidates  
• This is a supplemental position located at the Solar manufacturing facility located in Channelview, TX  
• No relocation package is available  

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  

• Perform Manual fit of structural subcomponents to achieve the requirements in the engineering drawing.  
• Follow documented procedures and standard work to perform safe and defect free operations  
• Perform carbon arc cutting and gouging  
• Sanding may be required to prepare and dress welds  
• Use of common tools measuring and locating tools (tape measure, transit, etc)  
• Use of forklifts, pallet jacks, jib and overhead cranes to move and position work pieces  

Required Qualifications:  

• Must be able to pass structural fitter qualification test  
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a production environment  
• Ability to perform simple computer operations   
• Be available to work 1st and 2nd shift  
• Ability to work overtime to support production demands  
• Must be able to climb and work from ladders and scaffolds   
• Ability to work well individually or in a team environment  

Desired Qualifications:  

• One (1) to three (3) years of Structural Fabrication experience  

Top Candidates:  

• Three (3) years or more of Structural Fabrication experience  
• Good Communication Skills and strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork  
• Leadership Experience                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         **Candidates may be placed on any shift, dependent on business needs** 

Summary Pay Range:

$22.74 - $34.11

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.

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.) 
• Health savings account (HSA) 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection) 
• There will be night shift premium qualifying for another $3 per hour for 2nd shift. 

Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any position: 

• Background Screening 
• Physical and drug/alcohol screening 

Solar 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, Solar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at Careers | Solar Turbines 

Please ensure you frequently check the email account you provided on your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method in our recruiting process. 

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. 

Posting Dates:

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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