Gp/wbl Partnership: High School Fabrications Quality Auditor Apprentice Program (athens Ga)

Caterpillar of Australia

Athens, GA, US
Base: $13.30ph; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
On-site
Visually inspect welds
Use fillet weld and vwac gages
Leverage lean manufacturing concepts
Apprentices will work in welding functional areas to safely inspect excavators or small track-type tractors

Job Summary

  • Apprentices 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.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

Apprentices will work in welding functional areas to safely inspect excavators or small track-type tractors.

Salary

Base: $13.30/hr; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Visually Inspect Welds
  • Use Fillet Weld and VWAC Gages
  • Leverage lean manufacturing concepts
  • Pass Visual Weld Inspection Training

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in team-based environment
  • Experience in manufacturing or welding
  • Good academic standing (2.5+ GPA)

Key Requirements

  • Rising Junior or Senior in Georgia GP/WBL Program
  • 16 years of age or older by July 2026
  • Reliable transportation to Athens plant
  • Able to work 4-hour blocks during school year

Work Rights

Not specified

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