Welder Trainee Program
Core
Entry-level welding trainee program for motivated individuals to learn welding operations and become certified welders.
Role type
Entry-level welding trainee
Builds
Excavators and tractors for Caterpillar customers
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Manual dexterity, attention to detail, problem-solving, safety awareness, adaptability, work ethic
Preferred skills
Experience in skilled trades (automotive mechanics, HVAC, plumbing, diesel mechanics, carpentry, electrical work), farming, artistic fields, or mechanical fields
Technologies
Robotic MIG weld machines, manual MIG weld machines, weld gauges, lifting devices
Responsibilities
Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines, perform quality checks using weld gauges, repair defective welds, follow documented procedures, use lifting devices to move heavy components
Seniority
Entry-level, training program