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39
2015 YEAR IN REVIEW
PEOPLE
SCULPTURE CONTEST
WELDS TEAM
RELATIONSHIPS
We know how much talent and knowhow it takes to make the excellent welds on our Cat® machines, but most
of those welds will never be seen. In East Peoria, Illinois, our welders showcased their talent and skill by designing
and manufacturing one-of-a-kind metal sculptures. The remarkable results included:
Over the course of five weeks, four teams of approximately 15 welders each were challenged to create a sculpture
out of scrap metal that met Caterpillar quality criteria and safety requirements. Spending between 40 and 80+ hours
on each sculpture after their scheduled production work was complete, the teams designed and built one-of-a-kind
works of art that showcased their technical and artistic talent.
In daily work, welding is a solitary job, with each welder performing
different tasks at different stations. So, for most, this was the first time
they were able to work on a project alongside their fellow welders.
“We’re all a team here, but they get my end product,” said welder
Tom Wilson. “To get back there and work together was really a joy.”
The sculpture teams made that joy apparent in a very visual way. Across
Caterpillar and the local community, people took notice of their pride and
passion for what we do every day, and also for our heritage.
The sculptures went on display in the Caterpillar Visitors
Center in January 2016, and the fun and positive experience
continues to have an impact on the participants. Randy
Peters, a welder for 12 years, is grateful for the opportunity
and the camaraderie it inspired. “I’m just tickled that these
guys had a chance to really get out there and shine. I think
the company will talk about this for years to come.”
1910 The first HOLT
TRACK-TYPE TRACTOR
is built at the newly purchased
plant in East Peoria, Illinois.
“The employees came to us with the idea of a
fabrication sculpture competition. They formed
teams and developed their own visions. All we
said was that the finished work had to use scrap
metal and fit on a pallet. Their final creations
were truly remarkable works of art.”
– Tim Williams, the East Peoria facility manager