Weld School - Stoughton

Stoughton Trailers, LLC; Stoughton (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid welding training

Wage progression to Welder

Job summary

Stoughton Trailers is onboarding individuals to become welders at our Stoughton plant in Wisconsin. You will be paid while you learn welding basics during Weld School, including classroom and lab training on equipment, techniques, and blueprints.

After two weeks of training, you’ll take a hands-on weld test. If you pass, you’ll be assigned to a welding mentor on the production floor and, after three weeks of hands-on training, promoted to Welder with pay increasing to $22/hour.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.
• Willingness to learn welding and follow training instructions.
• Ability to listen to feedback and improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Learn welding techniques during Weld School and demonstrate skills in hands-on tests.
• Work with Weld Instructors and mentors to apply new skills on the production floor.
• Meet quality standards and progress to Welder with a pay increase after training.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Job description

Stoughton Trailers is looking for employees who are interested in becoming welders at our Stoughton plant. We pay you while we teach you how to weld. If you've always wanted to learn a skilled trade that's in high demand, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Weld School at Stoughton Trailers starts with 2 weeks of classroom/weld lab training where you'll learn about the basics of welding, the equipment used techniques utilized, weld machine settings, how to read blueprints, and so much more. Most importantly you'll work with our expert Weld Instructors who will show you how to weld, and work with you to improve your skills. After the 2 weeks of classroom/lab training, you'll show what you've learned through a hands on weld test. During your training period you will be paid $18.00 hour as a Welder in Training.

If you pass the test, we'll assign you to one of our experienced welding mentors on the production weld floor. Your mentor will help you apply your new skills to the parts we produce for our customers. They'll keep a close eye on you and make sure your welding meets our quality standards. After this 3 week hands on training, your supervisor will assess your skills and if you meet expectations in all areas, you'll be promoted to Welder, and your pay will increase to $22.00 hour.

Qualities and characteristics

• 1) Strong Work Ethic
• 2) Attention to detail
• 3) Listens well, takes feedback and seeks to improve

Requirements

• 1) Perfect attendance during Weld School is a must
• 2) Flexibility and willingness to work the shifts and schedules needed
• 3) Drive and motivation to learn and continually improve

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