Robot Technician - 3rd Shift

Career Area:

Operations

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person.

We offer competitive wages, Paid Time Off quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.

Shift Schedule: 3rd Shift: Sunday night - Friday morning 10:15 PM - 6:15 AM, Overtime as business needs require 3rd Shift Starting Pay: $29.38/hour (includes 8% shift premium)

Job Purpose: Under general supervision, responsible for the set-up, maintenance and operation of robotic welding equipment and other duties as assigned. Typically reports to a supervisor.

As a Robot Technician at Caterpillar, you will:

• Follow documented procedures standard work, routings, and blueprints to perform safe and defect free work and adjustment of components and machines.

• Follow and utilize CPS principles of 5S, Continuous Improvement Idea Reporting, Waste Elimination, and Standard Work.

• Keep work area in a clean and orderly condition.

• Be able to function as part of a team and be willing to be multi-trained.

• Be a contributing team member.

• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

• Ability to perform repetitive operations.

• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

Basic Requirements:

• Must include a resume to be considered.

• Requires a mechanical or electronic aptitude with a good working knowledge of fabrication and machining practices.

• Must have GMAW welding experience.

• Intermediate proficiency computer skill with experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must have effective communication skills.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Robotic experience with:

  • Touch Sensing

  • Through the Arc Seam Tracking

  • Position Registers

  • User Frames

  • Tool Center Point

  • Welding/Weaving Schedules

  • Remastering

  • Macros

• Ability to read and interpret welding blueprints

• Complete understanding of welding defects and weld inspection tools

• Basic understanding of pneumatic and hydraulic fixtures.

Additional Information:

• Resumes are required. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

• Domestic relocation assistance is not available.

Employee Benefit Details: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

Final Details: 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 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.  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.

Summary Pay Range:

$27.20 - $33.95

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:

February 13, 2026 - March 1, 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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