CATERPILLAR YOUTH WELDING APPRENTICE
| LOCATION | SANFORD, NORTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA |
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| CONTRACT TYPE | PART TIME |
| JOB TYPE | TEMPORARY |
| REQUISITION ID | R0000248961 |
Career Area:
OperationsJob 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.
Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.
Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonus, comprehensive benefits that begins on Day ONE and paid training.
We don’t lead our industry - our people do. Watch our video to see our team build top-of-the-line skid steer loaders and compact track loaders.
The two-year apprenticeship program is an exciting vocational opportunity that tracks participating high school students into an adult apprenticeship, preparing you for employment at the Caterpillar Fabrications Facility in Sanford, NC and in similar industries.
Welder Apprentice will take classes at Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) three days a week during your Junior and Senior years of high school. In addition to your high school studies, you will learn blueprint reading, workplace safety, and basic, stick plate, and inert gas welding. For two days a week, you will be at the Caterpillar plant, receiving customized training through CCCC's Industry Services Office and accelerated training through Caterpillar.
Welder Apprentice will work with skilled welders while being paid by the Company for the working/training time at its facility.
During the summer between your Junior and Senior years, you will work and train up to 32 hours per week as paid apprentice.
At the completion of the program, successful graduates will have:
A Welding Certificate from Central Carolina Community College
A N.C. Dept of Labor certificate for completing the youth apprenticeship
Completed the 80-hour Caterpillar Accelerated Training Program
Completed hours to be credited toward their adult apprenticeship
Worked part-time at Caterpillar for two years
Basic Qualifications:
Must be entering Junior year of high school in the Fall of 2024 within the Lee County School System
Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation):
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
Ability to perform repetitive operations
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs
Additional information: Resumes are encouraged for all applicants. This welding apprentice position starts at $12.90/hour and is located in Sanford, NC.
Final details
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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
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:
March 17, 2024 - March 22, 2024Any 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.
