Welding Apprentice — 6-Week Paid Training (Temp-to-Hire)

Global Power Components; Burnham (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is offering an Academy Trainee – Welding position. This temp-to-hire role provides 6 weeks of paid welding training and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

You will learn safety standards, blueprint reading, materials knowledge, equipment setup, and welding fundamentals as part of a structured academy. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience and a strong work ethic, with a willingness to learn and grow within the company.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and interest in learning welding skills.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, construction, automotive, maintenance, assembly, farming, military, or other hands-on environments preferred.
• Comfortable using hand and power tools.
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic shop math.
• Demonstrated reliability, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 6-week paid Training Academy.
• Develop welding skills during the program and learn safety standards.
• Gain blueprint reading and materials knowledge as part of equipment setup training.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tape measure reading

Hand and power tool use

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is offering an Academy Trainee – Welding position. This temp-to-hire role provides 6 weeks of paid welding training and hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

You will learn safety standards, blueprint reading, materials knowledge, equipment setup, and welding fundamentals as part of a structured academy. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience and a strong work ethic, with a willingness to learn and grow within the company.