Part-Time Fabrication Intern

Sentryusa; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Hands-on training

Job summary

Sentry is seeking a Part-Time Fabrication Intern to join our Watertown manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves measuring, cutting, fitting, welding, and assembling parts in a workshop setting. Training will be provided; prior welding or fabrication experience is a plus but not required.

The position offers a flexible part-time schedule with on-the-job learning, working alongside an experienced team to build practical fabrication and welding skills for your career.

Qualifications

• Interest in welding, fabrication, or manufacturing.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Dependable and able to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure.
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for the shift.

Responsibilities

• Assist with cutting, fitting, welding, and assembly of fabricated parts.
• Measure and prepare materials for production.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
• Read and follow basic drawings, measurements, and work instructions.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work as trained.
• Check completed work for quality and accuracy.
• Follow shop safety procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and organized.
• Help with other manufacturing and shop projects as needed.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Measuring

Reading drawings

Hand tools

Shop safety

Teamwork

Tools

Shop equipment

Power tools

Job description

About the Position

Sentry is looking for a Part‑Time Fabrication Intern to join our manufacturing team in Watertown. This is a hands‑on position for someone interested in learning more about fabrication, welding, and manufacturing in a working shop environment.This position will assist with day‑to‑day fabrication and production needs, including measuring, cutting, fitting, welding, and assembling parts. We are looking for someone who is dependable, willing to learn, and comfortable working with their hands.Previous welding or fabrication experience is helpful, but we are willing to train the right person.

What You'll Do

• Assist with cutting, fitting, welding, and assembly of fabricated parts
• Measure and prepare materials for production
• Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Read and follow basic drawings, measurements, and work instructions
• Perform basic welding and fabrication work as trained
• Check completed work for quality and accuracy
• Follow shop safety procedures
• Keep work areas clean and organized
• Help with other manufacturing and shop projects as needed

What We're Looking For

• Interest in welding, fabrication, or manufacturing
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Dependable and able to work as part of a team
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure
• Comfortable using basic hand and power tools
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be on your feet throughout the shift
• Previous shop, welding, fabrication, or manufacturing experience is a plus, but not required

Schedule

This is a part‑time internship with some flexibility in scheduling.

Pay

Hourly pay based on experience.

Why Sentry?

This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment while learning practical fabrication and welding skills. You'll work alongside an experienced team, learn on the job, and have the opportunity to build skills that can be used throughout your career.