Paid Welder Trainee — Training to 2nd/3rd Shift

Caterpillar Inc.; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Athens, GA, offers an entry-level welding trainee program designed to develop skilled welders. The six-week training leads to opportunities on 2nd or 3rd shift with pay progression to $24.34/hour after successful completion. Resumes encouraged; drug screen required for employment.

The program emphasizes learning to operate MIG weld equipment, perform quality checks, and follow safety and standard work while ramping up to more complex tasks on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Must have strong manual dexterity for precise welds.
• Attention to detail to ensure high-quality welds and adherence to specs.
• Able to troubleshoot and resolve welding issues.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines.
• Perform quality checks using weld gauges and other measuring tools.
• Repair defective welds.
• Follow documented procedures and standard work to ensure safety and quality.
• Move heavy components over 35 lbs using lifting devices.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving Skills

Safety Awareness

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Work Ethic

Education

AWS D1.1 welder qualification

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Welding gauges

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Athens, GA, offers an entry-level welding trainee program designed to develop skilled welders. The six-week training leads to opportunities on 2nd or 3rd shift with pay progression to $24.34/hour after successful completion. Resumes encouraged; drug screen required for employment.

The program emphasizes learning to operate MIG weld equipment, perform quality checks, and follow safety and standard work while ramping up to more complex tasks on the shop floor.