TPG Skill Trades High School Trainee

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Your Work Shapes the World

At Caterpillar you have the opportunity to make a global impact through groundbreaking products bestinclass solutions and a lifelong career. With a 95year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations worldwide your work spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar you become part of a team of makers innovators and doers. We roll up our sleeves and build a better world driving progress and innovation that helps our customers power the roads hospitals homes and infrastructure. Without our dedicated workforce we couldnt meet our customers needs effectively. Join us and be proud of the difference you make.

Its More Than a Job Its a Career

Why You Want This Job and Why Its Awesome

High school students considered for internship positions at Tucson Proving Ground should have a basic understanding and interest in large mining equipment such as haul trucks bulldozers and motor graders. All positions require teamwork and quality customer service. You will partner with and be mentored by an experienced technician with responsibilities that vary from job to job including:

• Operating a wash rack to ensure equipment is clean before entering the workshop
• Diagnosing and repairing mining equipment
• Instrumenting machines for tests using strain gauges thermocouples and accelerometers
• Fabricating and welding prototype parts for tests

Successful performance requires sound judgment motivation effective interaction with others and the ability to handle various responsibilities.

Eligibility

These positions are open to students who are currently classified as Sophomores (Class of 2027 to Seniors (Class of 2025 currently enrolled and in good academic standing at Sahuarita High School.

Basic Qualifications

• Safetyfirst mentality
• Must be 16 years of age and a rising junior by the start of the program
• Must maintain a 2.5/4.0 cumulative GPA
• Fulltime student attending a high school in the Sahuarita school district
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work 40 hours per week during the summer program

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills

These are fulltime temporary openings at the Tucson Proving Ground located in Green Valley AZ. Relocation is not available.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated 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 parttime employees

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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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