GP/WBL Partnership: High School Welding 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 welders will work in welding functional areas to safely build 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. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line excavators and tractors. As a Welder Apprentice at Caterpillar, you will: Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components

Requirements

Must be able to pass AWS D1.1 weld test: Fillet test in the 2F (horizontal), 3F (vertical) and 4F (overhead) positions Limited thickness groove test in the 1G (flat groove) position Welds will be inspected visually, destructively tested (bend test), and sectioned to verify proper penetration.
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 2025 (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 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

In good academic standing – 2.5 or better GPA
Experience with operating robotic welding systems
Experience with blueprint reading
Experience working in manufacturing or welding environment
A good discipline record
Intermediate proficiency in welding skills (i.e., MIG, TIG, etc.)
Proficiency in reading AWS welding symbols

Responsibilities

Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines
Perform quality checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools
Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders
Follow documented procedures standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine components