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Job Description:

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.

Washington High School

The 12-month Caterpillar Student Trainee Program is designed to provide high school students with an opportunity to build their work skills in preparation for a long-term manufacturing and welding career at Caterpillar. Selected students will participate in a multi-phase program that includes both technical and nontechnical skills needed for full-time employment in the welding & manufacturing trades field upon high school graduation.

As a welder at Caterpillar Inc., you will weld together fabricated piece parts by using a semi-automatic MIG welder with the Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) process. You will use a weld gauge to measure welds and use air arc and grinder to remove/repair welds.

Through classroom and hands-on learning, participants will become proficient in various welding & manufacturing techniques while receiving high school credit and earning a paid $15.00 hourly wage from Caterpillar as follows:

Phase I: Summer internship weld lab training (32 hours maximum)

Phase II: Fall Semester Co-Op - For High School course credit (15 minimum - 20 hours max)

Phase III: Spring Semester Co-Op - For High School course credit (15 minimum - 20 hours max)

Job Duties

• Following training in safety and manufacturing processes, student trainees will work closely with weld technicians in our welding program

• Blueprint and parts specifications reading.

• Sets up, operates and adjust manual and/or automatic machines to perform fabrication operations and robotic and MIG weld machines to 1E0099 specifications.

• Perform quality performance checks utilizing weld and attribute gages and other measuring tools.

• Perform in station repair on defective welds using grinders on flat horizontal surfaces.

• Follow documented safety work procedures and standard work and routings to perform safe and defect free operations to create and machine weld components.

• Use lifting devices to move heavy components of weights of more than 25 lbs. (+18 years old restriction)

• Required Personal Protective Equipment: hearing protection, safety glasses, steel toed/metatarsal foot gear, and protective clothing and equipment including shock resistant gloves, fall restraint harnesses, jackets, chaps, helmet, grinding shield, cut/heat resistant sleeves, etc.

• Basic computer skills to access Cat Intranet and SAP program

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a current high school Junior attending Washington High School. (rising Senior in Fall 2025)

• Must provide letter of recommendation from school official.

• Students must have minimum 2.8 GPA. (documentation required)

• Must be at least 16 years of age with parental consent.

• Must be enrolled in high school manufacturing or weld career vocational course.

• Must have welding experience or enrolled in a high school welding course.

• Must have reliable transportation and adhere to safety and attendance policy guidelines.

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Top candidates will also have

• Technical aptitude for welding

• Positive and motivated attitude

• Ability to follow standard work procedures/instructions

• Ability to follow all safety guidelines including the use of all PPE

• Ability to follow documented procedures for standard work, to perform work safely and free of defects

• Blueprint reading

• Weld together fabricated piece parts by using semi-automatic MIG welders

• Welding to the correct welding processes (GMAW)

Physical requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):

• Willing and able to sit or stand for prolonged periods

• Willing and able to perform repetitive welding operations

• Willing and able to lift up to 25 lbs. (required EHS safety training provided)

Additional Information

• This position is open to Washington High School (rising Seniors) who are in the welding program.

• These are part time, temporary positions, with a maximum of 32 hours

• Compensation Pay rate is $15.00 hr

• The location for this position (on-site) is Bldg. LL in East Peoria IL

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Final details

Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We owe it to our employees and families to work in a safe and secure workplace. All candidates for employment must successfully pass a preemployment drug screen held to the DOT standards for prohibited substances.

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social media.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .

Summary Pay Range:

$15.00 - $17.50

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

April 3, 2025 - April 11, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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