Welding Training Lead, 2nd Shift

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation; South Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; 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

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Weld Training Team Leader for the 2nd shift in South Milwaukee, WI. This hands-on role leads welding training, develops skills, and ensures weld quality across operations.

You will partner with operations leadership, lead welders, and HR to assess skills, hire effectively, and drive training improvements. This is a high-impact role tied to safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in welding training and team leadership.
• Ability to assess skill gaps and develop effective training plans.

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

Post-secondary education or formal training in welding

Tools

FCAW

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Weld Training Team Leader for the 2nd shift in South Milwaukee, WI. This hands-on role leads welding training, develops skills, and ensures weld quality across operations.

You will partner with operations leadership, lead welders, and HR to assess skills, hire effectively, and drive training improvements. This is a high-impact role tied to safety and performance.