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

Caterpillar Inc.

Athens, GA, US
Base: $13.30ph (summary range: $13.65 - $19.28); b...
Visual weld inspection training
Fillet weld and vwac gages usage
Lean manufacturing concepts application
Caterpillar is partnering with Georgia's Great Promise Partnership to offer local high school students a welding career opportunity

Job Summary

  • Caterpillar is partnering with Georgia's Great Promise Partnership to offer local high school students a welding career opportunity.
  • Apprentices will visually inspect welds on heavy equipment like excavators and track-type tractors using specific acceptance criteria.
  • The position offers competitive hourly pay starting at $13.30, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.

Matching Summary

Caterpillar is partnering with Georgia's Great Promise Partnership to offer local high school students a welding career opportunity.

Salary

Base: $13.30/hr (Summary Range: $13.65 - $19.28); Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Visual Weld Inspection Training
  • Fillet Weld and VWAC Gages usage
  • Lean manufacturing concepts application
  • Reliable transportation to Athens plant
  • 4-hour work blocks during school year

Nice-to-have

  • Basic computer skills in Windows environment
  • Experience in team-based manufacturing
  • Prior welding or fabrication experience
  • Good academic standing with 2.5 GPA
  • Strong discipline record

Key Requirements

  • Rising Junior or Senior in Georgia County High School
  • Enrollment in Great Promise or Work-Based Learning Program
  • Parental or legal guardian support required
  • Must be 16 years old by July 2026
  • Pass Visual Weld Inspection Training

Work Rights

Not specified

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