Welding Co-op: Mine Equipment Fabrication & Repairs

The Coteau Properties Company; Beulah (ND); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Intern fees paid

Housing stipend for qualified interns

Job summary

The Coteau Properties Company offers an internship for welding students to gain hands-on experience at a surface lignite coal mine. The program targets interns who are currently pursuing an associate or technical welding degree and have completed part of their curriculum, with the expectation to finish the program after the co-op.

As an Intern (Trainee), you will perform welding repairs and fabrication on mining equipment, read blueprints, and assist mechanics while adhering to MSHA safety

Qualifications

• Enrolled in welding technology program in good academic standing.
• Valid driver\'s license required.
• Pursuing an associate or technical welding degree with partial completion.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding repairs and fabrication on mining equipment.
• Read and understand blueprints to assemble and fabricate parts from them.
• Locate and repair cracks in metal parts and structural members.
• Assist mechanics and other maintenance personnel as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with MSHA law and regulations, established company safety procedures and state and federal environmental regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

12-hour shifts

Education

Welding technology program enrollment

Valid driver\'s license

Job description

The Coteau Properties Company offers an internship for welding students to gain hands-on experience at a surface lignite coal mine. The program targets interns who are currently pursuing an associate or technical welding degree and have completed part of their curriculum, with the expectation to finish the program after the co-op.

As an Intern (Trainee), you will perform welding repairs and fabrication on mining equipment, read blueprints, and assist mechanics while adhering to MSHA safety