Welding Development Trainee: Kickstart Your Weld Career

Shadow Plastics Inc.

Town of Rice Lake (WI)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided
On-the-job training
Two-year employment commitment

Job summary

RLWS in Wisconsin is seeking a Welder Development Trainee to learn manual welding processes to meet quality standards and specifications. You’ll operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various grinders, working safely in a fast-paced team environment.

The program includes onboarding and training phases, with written and practical tests, and culminates in a two-year employment agreement after completion.

Qualifications

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • No welding experience required.
  • Must pass pre-assessment tests in reading and math.
  • Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
  • Ability to read a tape measure and other inspection tools.
  • Knowledge of basic hand tools.
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform various manual welding processes to RLWS quality standards and expectations.
  • Interpret manufacturing drawings to achieve proper welds and part acceptability.
  • Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material.
  • Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations.
  • Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload.
  • Operate power tools and basic hand tools.
  • Other job functions as assigned.

Skills

Good hand-eye coordination
Basic hand tools experience
Tape measure reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
No welding experience required

Tools

Overhead crane operation
Forklift operation
Pencil grinders
Disk grinders
Cutoff wheels
Hand drills

Job description

RLWS in Wisconsin is seeking a Welder Development Trainee to learn manual welding processes to meet quality standards and specifications. You’ll operate overhead cranes, forklifts, and various grinders, working safely in a fast-paced team environment.

The program includes onboarding and training phases, with written and practical tests, and culminates in a two-year employment agreement after completion.

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