Paid Welding Intern: Bridge & Equipment Projects

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; East Rochester (PA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Beaver County offers a paid Welding Intern position for high school students (juniors or seniors). You will gain hands-on welding experience on real projects that help keep transportation equipment and structures safe for the public.

The role includes repairing parts, performing structural welding on bridges, fabricating replacement parts, and learning welding techniques under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• Junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026-2027 school year.
• Letter of Recommendation from school official indicating eligibility for the opportunity.
• Work Permit must be submitted upon offer and acceptance of the position.
• Must be a vo-tech student in an approved vocational program that provides preparation for internship duties.

Responsibilities

• Repair parts used on equipment and structures.
• Perform welding on bridge members and similar components.
• Support repair tasks on frames, hitches, and plows.
• Help fabricate replacement parts for various applications.
• Observe and practice welding techniques under supervision.

Education

High school student (junior or senior)

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation in Beaver County offers a paid Welding Intern position for high school students (juniors or seniors). You will gain hands-on welding experience on real projects that help keep transportation equipment and structures safe for the public.

The role includes repairing parts, performing structural welding on bridges, fabricating replacement parts, and learning welding techniques under supervision.