Welder Trainee - FCAW
Caterpillar
About this role
The Welder Trainee – Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) at Caterpillar's South Milwaukee facility performs FCAW welds on heavy structural steel components used in Cat® Electric Rope Shovels. The full-time role is shift-based (2nd & 3rd shifts) and includes a pay progression, sign-on/retention bonus, and comprehensive benefits. The position operates in a safety-focused manufacturing environment contributing to large-scale equipment production.
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About Caterpillar
caterpillar.comCaterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.
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About Caterpillar
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$54k – $58k
per year