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Weld Training Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Location: South Milwaukee Wisconsin

Pay Range: $89370 - $133810

Shift Premium: 7% Base Salary

Benefits: Effective Day One

Relocation: Assistance is Available

Work Authorization Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Summary

We are hiring a hands-on Weld Training Supervisor to lead hands-on training and skill development for production welding teams in South Milwaukee Wisconsin. This role plays a critical part in building a high-performing workforce by training new hires upskilling employees and ensuring consistent weld quality across operations.

You will partner closely with operations leadership lead welders and Talent Acquisition to assess skills support hiring decisions and improve training effectiveness. The ideal candidate combines strong production welding expertise with structured training capability and a passion for developing others. This is a high-impact visible role that directly influences quality safety and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver hands-on training for new hires and current employees focusing on production welding skills techniques and quality standards

• Assess welding skill levels identify gaps and develop targeted training plans to improve performance

• Conduct pre-employment welding assessments and interviews partnering with Talent Acquisition and operations leaders

• Evaluate weld quality and defects providing coaching and corrective guidance to improve outcomes

• Collaborate with lead welders supervisors and cross-functional partners to align training with production needs

• Support continuous improvement by refining training programs processes and evaluation methods

• Track and document training progress ensuring accuracy of records and data for operational use

• Contribute to a safe efficient and high-quality shop environment through consistent training and best practices

Required Skills:

Problem Solving: Ability to recognize anticipate and resolve organizational operational or process-related issues; applies structured problem-solving approaches in diverse situations.

Collaborating: Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams including operations leadership and HR partners in a constructive and team-oriented manner.

Training Needs Analysis: Ability to assess skill gaps and identify learning priorities required for both individual and organizational performance.

Training Operations: Understanding of training processes and ability to execute daily training activities programs and documentation to ensure effective delivery.

Training Solution Development: Ability to design and implement practical training solutions that address identified needs and improve workforce capability.

Training Evaluation: Ability to assess the effectiveness of training programs using appropriate tools metrics and feedback and continuously improve outcomes.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• Familiarity with Caterpillar systems policies and operational programs

• Experience with large diameter flux core arc welding (FCAW)

• Background in heavy manufacturing industrial production or fabrication environments

• Post-secondary education or formal training in welding

• Experience supporting hiring and candidate evaluation including welding assessments

• Experience implementing or improving structured training programs

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

• AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) certification

Call to Action

If youre a production welder passionate about developing others or a training leader with deep welding expertise this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. At our South Milwaukee facility you will not just train welders you will help build and shape the skills behind some of the largest and most powerful mining machines in the world including Cat Electric Rope Shovels (ERS).

Join us to develop the next generation of welders while working on equipment that truly stands apart in the manufacturing world and apply today to be part of something big.

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Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-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

Posting Dates:

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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