GP/WBL Partnership: High School Fabrications Quality Auditor Apprentice Program (Athens GA)

Caterpillar Inc.•Athens, GA

2d•$13 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

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. Caterpillar is partnering with the Great Promise Partnership (GP)/Work-Based Learning (WBL) programs in Georgia to offer local students an opportunity to start building a welding career. Apprentice Quality Auditors will work in welding functional areas to safely inspect excavators or small track-type tractors. This is an hourly position starting at $13.30/hr. Must be a rising Junior or Senior at a Georgia County high school participating in the GP and/or WBL program to be considered.

Requirements

Must be able to pass the Visual Weld Inspection Training
Must be a state of Georgia High School rising Junior or Senior in the Great Promise and/or Work-Based Learning Program
Must have support of parent or legal guardian
Must have reliable transportation to the Caterpillar Athens plant
Must be able to work during school year in 4-hour blocks of time
Must be 16 years of age or older by July 2026 (prior to start date)
Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Willing and able to perform repetitive operations
Willing and able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Basic computers skills – operating computer in Windows-based environment & Microsoft proficiency
In good academic standing – 2.5 or better GPA
Experience working in a team-based environment
Experience working in manufacturing or welding environment
A good discipline record

Responsibilities

Visually Inspect Welds and Welded Structures following an Inspection Checklist
Use Fillet Weld and Visual Weld Acceptance Criteria (VWAC) Gages to ensure weld meet the Standard
Leverage lean manufacturing concepts to support continuous improvement and waste elimination.