Welding Trainee 2nd Shift- Production Support Technician

Caterpillar Inc.•Victoria, TX

11d•$16 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Victoria, Texas facility builds attachments for Caterpillar machines. Welding Trainees are trained under close supervision to operate fabrication machinery and produce quality metal-fabricated parts on time and in the required quantities. In a high-performance team environment, trainees perform basic tack and straight-line welds after completing welding training. The role involves production work within and across floor zones, including assembly, fabrication, paint, and other production areas. Work is carried out in accordance with safety, quality, and standard-work requirements and Caterpillar's values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability. The regular schedule is second shift, Monday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; trainees must be able to work first-shift hours, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., during training.

Requirements

Be able to lift up to 35 pounds and stand and walk constantly, and frequently kneel, climb, and reach, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Have prior employment and/or volunteer experience.
Be at least 18 years old due to safety regulations.
Be able to work first-shift hours during training, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

Previous manufacturing or distribution experience.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Experience working with Standard Operating Procedures or Standard Work.

Responsibilities

Train to operate fabrication machinery under close supervision.
Produce quality metal-fabricated parts at the appropriate time and in the required quantities.
Perform a variety of welding and production duties in production-floor areas such as assembly, fabrication, and paint.
Follow safety, quality, and standard-work protocols.
Use welding equipment to perform basic tack and straight-line welds after completing welding training.