Weld Apprenticeship

Shadow Plastics Inc.; Town of Rice Lake (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

On-the-job training

Two-year employment commitment

Job summary

RLWS in Wisconsin is seeking a Welder Development Trainee to learn manual welding processes to meet quality standards and specifications. You’ll operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various grinders, working safely in a fast-paced team environment.

The program includes onboarding and training phases, with written and practical tests, and culminates in a two-year employment agreement after completion.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No welding experience required.
• Must pass pre-assessment tests in reading and math.
• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
• Ability to read a tape measure and other inspection tools.
• Knowledge of basic hand tools.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform various manual welding processes to RLWS quality standards and expectations.
• Interpret manufacturing drawings to achieve proper welds and part acceptability.
• Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material.
• Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations.
• Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload.
• Operate power tools and basic hand tools.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Skills

Good hand-eye coordination

Basic hand tools experience

Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

No welding experience required

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Pencil grinders

Disk grinders

Cutoff wheels

Hand drills

Job description

At RLWS, a Welder Development Trainee will be learning various manual welding processes to satisfactory product standards and specifications, and ensures all items meet RLWS quality standards. Welders operates pencil grinders, disk grinders, cutoff wheels, hand drills, and other metal working hand tools. The welder must utilize the overhead crane and forklifts to assist with moving material. All RLWS employees are expected to work in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities. This is achieved by following safety procedures and work instructions, and, keeping the work area clean and organized. Welders work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND MAJOR TASKS:

This program will consist of two parts: an onboarding phase and a training phase. The onboarding phase can be completed as full-time (3 months) or part-time (6 months); the training phase must be completed as full-time employment (3 months).

• Perform various manual welding processes to RLWS quality standards and expectations
• Interpret manufacturing drawings to achieve proper welds and part acceptability.
• Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material
• Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations
• Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload
• Operate power tools and basic hand tools
• Other job functions as assigned

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

This position requires individuals to study material outside of work hours to pass written tests with 70% accuracy or better. Individuals will also take practical tests throughout training. All written and practical tests must be passed in order to complete the training program.

Individuals who complete the weld development program are asked to complete a two (2) year employment agreement.

Physical Demands and working conditions:

Applicants should have no current restrictions for the following physical activities:

• Frequent lifting <50#
• Frequent standing on concrete floor
• Frequent walking
• Frequent overhead crane operation
• Frequent reaching below waist
• Regular bending, twisting or standing for long periods of time
• Frequent climbing
• Occasional use of creeper – task specific
• Occasional sitting for welding operations
• Occasional carrying of product <50#
• Occasional lifting of 75#
• Occasional reaching above shoulders
• Occasional pushing and pulling
• Occasional forklift operation
• Typical indoor manufacturing environment with varying temperature extremes
• Fast-paced environment with deadline expectations
• PPE: Safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, face shield, hard hat, ear plugs, welding helmet, FR welding sleeves and/or jacket
• * All PPE except for safety shoes and welding helmet are provided by RLWS.

Minimum qualifications and prerequisites:

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required to begin the second part of this program.
• No experience as a welder is necessary, just a passion for the profession.
• Candidates will need to pass pre-assessment tests for reading and math skills.

Skills

Ideal candidates will have the following skills and abilities:

• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
• Knowledge and experience with basic hand tools
• Ability to efficiently read a tape measure and other inspection tools

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING PROCEDURE:

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

: Inspired to perform without outside help

Growth Opportunities

: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion

Goal Completion

: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Flexibility

Flexibility

: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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