FCAW Welding Instructor & Skills Coach - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Brazil; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Effective Day One Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a FCAW Welding Instructor / Trainer for the 1st shift in South Milwaukee, WI. The role blends welding mentorship with people development to train and elevate the next generation of welders.

You will partner with operations leadership and lead welders to assess skills, develop targeted plans, and drive training effectiveness while supporting safety and quality in a high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching, training, mentoring, or developing welders in an industrial, educational, apprenticeship, military, or union environment.
• Hands-on FCAW training experience.
• AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) or similar training credentials.
• Experience evaluating weld tests and coaching individuals through skill development.
• Experience creating training materials, lesson plans, or qualification programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training for new hires and current employees, focusing on production welding skills, techniques, and quality standards.
• Assess welding skill levels, identify gaps, and develop targeted training plans to improve performance.
• Evaluate weld quality and defects, providing coaching and corrective guidance to improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with lead welders, supervisors, and cross-functional partners to align training with production needs.
• Support continuous improvement by refining training programs, processes, and evaluation methods.
• Track and document training progress, ensuring accuracy of records and data for operational use.
• Contribute to a safe, efficient, and high-quality shop environment through consistent training and best practices.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaborating

Training Needs Analysis

Training Operations

Training Solution Development

Training Evaluation

Education

AWS CWE Credential

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a FCAW Welding Instructor / Trainer for the 1st shift in South Milwaukee, WI. The role blends welding mentorship with people development to train and elevate the next generation of welders.

You will partner with operations leadership and lead welders to assess skills, develop targeted plans, and drive training effectiveness while supporting safety and quality in a high-impact environment.