Facility Fabrication Trainer

Caterpillar Inc.; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Harassment-free work environment

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Trainer to conduct on-the-job training audits and deliver welding-focused training for new hires. You will coordinate safety, technical, and process coaching to ensure consistency across shifts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years welding experience (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, GTAW) and strong leadership and communication skills. This role requires flexibility across shifts and occasional weekend work, with a starting pay rate around $27.05 to $34.00 per

Qualifications

• 5 years of hands-on welding experience including GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW.
• Must be able to pass all Production and Salvage welding test requirements within 6 months.
• Minimum of 1 year in current role (Internal).
• Not in the disciplinary process (Internal).
• Strong people and leadership skills to develop new hire existing skill set.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in order of importance.
• Proven independent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities to complete job tasks.
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency with Microsoft Office apps (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Resume REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-the-job training audits and provide technical and functional training for new hire classes at the North Little Rock facility.
• Deliver various fabrication training modules (safety, technical, etc.) for new hire training.
• Assist in development of training material and maintain training records.
• Serve as a liaison between new hires and section managers to ensure training consistency.
• Assist the production floor with coaching/training of current welders.
• Communicate effectively with individuals without fabrication background.
• Be available to flex across all shifts and work overtime including weekends when needed.

Skills

Welding

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

AWS welding symbols

Job description

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.

Your Work Shapes the World

Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.

When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customers’ needs. Join us.

Description

As a Trainer at North Little Rock Caterpillar, you will conduct on the job training audits and deliver technical and functional training for new hire classes for the North Little Rock facility.

• Deliver various fabrication training modules (safety, technical, etc.) for new hire training
• Assist in development of training material(s) and maintain all training records
• Serve as a liaison between new hires and sections managers to ensure the training process is consistent
• Assist the production floor with additional coaching/training of current welders
• An understanding of the North Little Rock business, the ability to work with others across departments, strong organizational skills, computer proficiency and a positive attitude will be essential to success in this position
• Ability to effectively communicate with others that do not have a previous fabrications background
• Must be available to flex across all shifts and work overtime during the week and occasionally on weekends to meet customer needs

Basic Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of hands‑on welding experience including GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, and GTAW
• Must be able to pass all Production and Salvage welding test requirements within 6 months
• Minimum of 1 year in current role (Internal)
• Not in the disciplinary process (Internal)
• Strong people and leadership skills to develop new hire existing skill set
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in order of importance
• Proven independent decision‑making and problem‑solving abilities to complete job tasks
• Intermediate level of computer proficiency and with Microsoft office apps (Excel, Word, Outlook) required
• Resume REQUIRED

Top Candidates will also have

• Experience in reading and interpreting AWS welding symbols
• 2-3 years of Manufacturing Experience preferred
• Previous training/instructor or teaching experience with preference to candidates acquiring these skills in a manufacturing environment
• Proven communication and organizational skills

Additional Information

Shift: 1st shift. May work 2nd and 3rd as business needs dictate.

Core Hours: 7am – 3pm but work as business needs dictate.

Starting pay rate: $27.05 - $34.00

Work location: North Little Rock, AR

Employee benefit details

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K). Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

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

Summary Pay Range:

$27.05 - $34.00

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.

Posting Dates

September 4, 2026 - September 18, 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.