Welder Intern (High School)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Grand View Heights (PA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, PennDOT, is seeking a Welder Intern in Montgomery County to learn welding and fabrication skills under skilled staff guidance. You will assist with repairs to parts, frames, and equipment and follow safety guidelines.

The internship targets high school juniors and seniors for the 2026-2027 year, with a schedule that varies by school agreement. On-site work only, no telework, and email communications will be sent to applicants.

Qualifications

• You must be at least 16 years old at time of hire.
• You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities

• Use grinders, saws, torches, and metal prep tools to support welding tasks.
• Learn welding techniques including MIG, TIG, Arc, and oxy-acetylene procedures.
• Assist with repairing parts, frames, and equipment components.
• Follow PPE rules, SEM Policy guidelines, and maintain awareness of surroundings.
• Read mechanical drawings to understand repair and fabrication needs.
• Maintain clean work areas, complete time sheets, and communicate with supervisors.

Education

High school student in vocational program

Tools

Grinders

Saws

Torches

Metal prep tools

Job description

• Salary: $17.88 Hourly
• Location: Montgomery County, PA
• Job Type: Internship
• Job Number: N-2026-57775
• Department: Department of Transportation
• Division: TR Montgomery Co
• Opening Date: 09/04/2026
• Closing Date: 9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
• Job Code: U2540
• Position Number: 50544379
• Union: Non Union
• Bargaining Unit: 98
• Pay Group: XH28
• Bureau / Division Code: 00080640
• Bureau / Division: Transportation, Montgomery County
• Worksite Address: 2005 Swede Road
• City: Norristown, Pennsylvania
• Zip Code: 19401
• Contact Name: Tiffany Martin
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

The Position

Are you a high school student with an interest in learning hands-on welding skills that support safe and reliable transportation equipment? As a Welder Intern with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), you will learn the fundamentals of welding and metal fabrication. This position is ideal for students who enjoy problem solving, interactive learning, and working with tools. You will assist with repairs to parts, frames, and equipment under the guidance of skilled staff. Join a team that supports your growth and helps you develop valuable technical abilities.

Description of Work

This internship teaches welding, fabrication, and equipment repair skills while supporting safe garage operations. As a Welder Intern, you will perform the following duties:

• Tool Usage: Use grinders, saws, torches, and metal prep tools to support welding tasks
• Welding Skills: Learn welding techniques including Mig, Tig, Arc, and Oxy Acetylene procedures
• Metal Fabrication: Assist with repairing parts, frames, and equipment components
• Shop Safety: Follow personal protective equipment (PPE) rules, Strategic Environmental Management Policies (SEMP) guidelines, and maintain awareness of work surroundings
• Blueprint Reading: Read mechanical drawings to understand repair and fabrication needs
• Workplace Support: Maintain clean work areas, complete time sheets, and communicate with supervisors

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• High school internship for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Work schedule will vary based on the agreement between the high school and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (COPA) location.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Required Experience, Training & Eligibility

Internship Requirements:

• You must be at least 16 years of age at time of hire.
• You must be a junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026 - 2027 school year.

Additional Requirements:

• Letter of Recommendation: You must attach a Letter of Recommendation from your school's co-op coordinator, career or guidance counselor, or similar designated school professional indicating you meet your school's requirements and are being recommended for this opportunity.
• By participating in this program, the student and school agree to use the Commonwealth's Training Plan, Statement of Responsibilities, and Student Performance Evaluation. Forms will be provided to the student upon acceptance of this position.
• Work Permit: Minors will be required to submit their Work Permit upon acceptance of this position.
• Must be a vo-tech (career and technical center) student in an approved vocational program that has provided preparation and training for the duties of this internship.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Veterans

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS)

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.