Welding Apprentice: 9-Week On-Site Training for Growth

Land Pride Inc.; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with raises

10 paid holidays

Earned time off

Health/Dental/Rx insurance

Parental leave

401K with company match

2nd shift pay premium

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS offers a 9-week Weld School trainee program to learn production welding on site. Trainees will have mornings in the classroom and afternoons in the weld shop, with hands-on coaching from an experienced Weld Instructor.

Participants gain foundational welding skills, tool use, blueprint reading, and safety practices in a lean manufacturing culture, with paid training and potential pathways into full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Weld School program enrollment and completion.
• Attention to detail in fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration.
• Ability to safely use hand tools and read blueprints.
• Willingness to follow safety regulations and PPE.
• Interest in Lean Manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Attend 9-week Weld School on-site in Salina, KS, learning foundation and production welding.
• Receive coaching from an experienced Weld Instructor.
• Work mornings in the classroom and afternoons in the weld shop with hands-on practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Welding basics

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Blueprint reading

Tape measure

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS offers a 9-week Weld School trainee program to learn production welding on site. Trainees will have mornings in the classroom and afternoons in the weld shop, with hands-on coaching from an experienced Weld Instructor.

Participants gain foundational welding skills, tool use, blueprint reading, and safety practices in a lean manufacturing culture, with paid training and potential pathways into full-time employment.