Weld Training Supervisor

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

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 you’re 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).

Summary

Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience.

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

Note

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.

Posting Dates

June 18, 2026 - July 12, 2026