WELDING INTERN

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

As a WELDING INTERN you are responsible for assisting in the fabrication and welding of metal parts by cutting rebar, bending rebar, fabricating cages and connections, welding steel, etc.

Pay: $24/Hour

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist experienced fabricators and welders in positioning, aligning, fitting, and welding parts to form complete units or subunits while learning to read blueprints and layout specifications.
• Support moving parts into position manually or with hoists and cranes under supervision and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Help lay out and examine metal stock or work pieces to ensure specifications are met.
• Learn to verify conformance of work pieces using measuring tools such as squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.
• Perform tack welds and basic welds under direct supervision and guidance.
• Assist with removing high spots and cutting bevels using hand files, portable grinders, and cutting torches.
• Support marking bending and cutting lines while learning about stock thickness, shrinkage, and material considerations.
• Perform basic metal preparation tasks such as hammering, chipping, and grinding under supervision.
• Assist with setting up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures for fabrication projects.
• Observe and assist in setting up and operating fabricating machines (brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, drill presses, etc.) while receiving hands-on training.
• Learn to interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to understand material requirements and task sequences.
• Assist in straightening warped or bent parts using appropriate tools and equipment with guidance.
• Support aligning and fitting parts according to specifications using appropriate tools under supervision.
• Assist in creating simple templates and fixtures as part of skill development.
• Help mark reference points and transfer measurements to work pieces using standard measuring devices.
• Support lifting and moving materials and finished products using cranes or other equipment under supervision and proper safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and follow all company safety policies and PPE requirements.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Currently enrolled in a welding, fabrication, or related technical program (or recent graduate.
• Basic knowledge of welding and fabrication processes through coursework or hands-on training
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints and technical drawings (with guidance as needed)
• Familiarity with measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, depth gauges, and fixed gauges
• Willingness to learn, follow instructions, and work safely in a shop environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Physically able to lift up to 75 lbs, occasionally
• Physically able to push, pull, lift, bend, climb, kneel, twist, squat, crawl and use hands/forearms repetitively and frequently
• Ability to move around for up to 12 hours per day
• Ability to work from ladders, scaffolding, swing stages and man lifts at various heights frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Moderate to high risk of exposure to unusual elements
• Moderate to high risk of safety precautions
• Moderate to high exposure to production environment
• Wet, hot, humid, and wintry conditions (weather related) (plant specific)
• Ability to work outside year-round (plant specific)

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.