Weld Training Team Leader - 2nd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

HSA

FSAs

Career development

Incentive bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in South Milwaukee, WI, is seeking a hands-on Weld Training Team Leader for 2nd shift to develop production welding skills and uphold quality standards.

You will partner with operations leadership, lead welders, and Talent Acquisition to assess skills, train new hires, and continuously improve training effectiveness across the shop floor. This role emphasizes safety, process discipline, and visible impact on performance, quality, and workforce capability at our South Milwaukee

Qualifications

• Welding expertise with production environment experience.
• Ability to assess skill gaps and plan targeted training.
• Experience implementing structured training 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

Collaboration

Training Needs Analysis

Training Operations

Training Solution Development

Training Evaluation

Education

Post-secondary education in welding

Tools

FCAW welding

Heavy manufacturing context

Job description

Job Description

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Career Area

Manufacturing

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Weld Trainer - 2nd Shift

(3pm to 11pm)

Location

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Pay Range

$81,370 - $122,060

Shift Premium

7% Base Salary

Benefits

Effective Day One

Relocation

Assistance is Available

Work Authorization Sponsorship

Not Available

Job Summary

We are hiring a hands-on Weld Training Team Leader to lead hands‑on training and skill development for production welding teams in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This role plays a critical part in building a high‑performing workforce by training new hires, upskilling employees, and ensuring consistent weld quality across operations. You will partner closely with operations leadership, lead welders, and Talent Acquisition to assess skills, support hiring decisions, and improve training effectiveness. The ideal candidate combines strong production welding expertise with structured training capability and a passion for developing others. This is a high‑impact, visible role that directly influences quality, safety, and operational performance.

Key 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

Required Skills

Problem Solving: Ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process‑related issues; applies structured problem‑solving approaches in diverse situations.

Collaborating: Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams, including operations, leadership, and HR partners, in a constructive and team‑oriented manner.

Training Needs Analysis: Ability to assess skill gaps and identify learning priorities required for both individual and organizational performance.

Training Operations: Understanding of training processes and ability to execute daily training activities, programs, and documentation to ensure effective delivery.

Training Solution Development: Ability to design and implement practical training solutions that address identified needs and improve workforce capability.

Training Evaluation: Ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs using appropriate tools, metrics, and feedback, and continuously improve outcomes.

Top Candidates Will Have

• Familiarity with Caterpillar systems, policies, and operational programs
• Experience with large diameter flux core arc welding (FCAW) or experience with multiple weld styles
• Background in heavy manufacturing, industrial production, or fabrication environments
• Post‑secondary education or formal training in welding
• Experience implementing or improving structured training programs

Call to Action

If you’re a leader in welding and passionate about developing others or a training leader with deep welding expertise, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. At our South Milwaukee facility, you will not just train welders, you will help build and shape the skills behind some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world, including Cat® Electric Rope Shovels (ERS).

Join us to develop the next generation of welders while working on equipment that truly stands apart in the manufacturing world.

Summary Pay Range

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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.

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

September 8, 2026 - September 21, 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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