Welding/Fabricator Internship

Moran-Iron-Works-1; Onaway (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Housing

Relocation Assistance

Job summary

Moran Iron Works seeks a Welding/Fabricator Intern to support shop floor operations with hands-on welding, precise fabrication, and strict adherence to blueprints and welding codes. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and efficiency within a high-performing production team.

The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to minimize material waste, ensure proper fit-ups, and contribute to maintaining company standards while applying academic learnings to real-world fabrication tasks.

Qualifications

• Hands-on welding and fabrication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret welding symbols.
• Understanding of structural fabrication codes (AWS D1.1, AISC).
• Assist in developing and maintaining Welding Procedures and PQRs.

Responsibilities

• Set up, calibrate, and operate welding equipment for joining structural components.
• Prepare metal components per blueprint specifications through cutting and fit-up.
• Interpret blueprints and welding symbols to plan layouts and assemblies.
• Support development and maintenance of Welding Procedure Specifications and PQRs.

Skills

Hands-on welding

Metal fabrication & fit-up

Blueprint reading & symbol interp.

Code & standards application

Procedure development

Job description

Moran Iron Works values people as individuals – not as “workers” or “staff.” We create goals and plans for professional and personal growth, recognizing that not everyone is the same, and that there’s greatness in differences. We believe our company’s success is a direct result of our passion for doing great work and taking on the responsibility and accountability to do what it takes to have our customers be more than satisfied with their fabrication orders. When our clients make a purchase order, they know they’re getting the professionalism, experience, knowledge, and skill Moran Iron Works is known for.

To help maintain this high-performing culture and drive our future growth, we are seeking a dynamic and skilledWelding/Fabricator Intern that is detail-oriented and seeking to leverage hands-on technical skills, blueprint literacy, and structural code knowledge to drive production Quality, Safety, and Profitability. Eager to apply a strong academic foundation, precise fabrication capabilities, and a firm understanding of AISC and AWS standards to support shop floor operations and maximize production efficiency. A dedicated team player ready to collaborate with cross-functional manufacturing teams to minimize material waste, deliver accurate fit-ups, and support high-quality structural steel fabrication.

• Hands-on Welding: Set up, calibrated, and operated welding equipment to join structural components, ensuring proper penetration and bead appearance across various positions and materials.
• Metal Fabrication & Fit-up: Utilined shop tools—including torches, grinders, band saws, and benders—to cut, shape, and prep metal components according to blueprint specifications.
• Blueprint Reading & Symbol Interpretation: Interpreted complex structural blueprints, detail drawings, and standard welding symbols to accurately plan material cuts, layout, and assembly sequences.
• Code & Standards Application: Applied a foundational understanding of structural fabrication codes—such as AWS D1.1 and AISC guidelines—to verify that joint preparation and fit-ups meet strict industry standards. Procedure Development: Assisted in developing, writing, and maintaining corporate Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) involving complex alloys and critical joints.

• Hands-on Welding: Set up, calibrated, and operated welding equipment to join structural components, ensuring proper penetration and bead appearance across various positions and materials.
• Metal Fabrication & Fit-up: Utilined shop tools—including torches, grinders, band saws, and benders—to cut, shape, and prep metal components according to blueprint specifications.
• Blueprint Reading & Symbol Interpretation: Interpreted complex structural blueprints, detail drawings, and standard welding symbols to accurately plan material cuts, layout, and assembly sequences.
• Code & Standards Application: Applied a foundational understanding of structural fabrication codes—such as AWS D1.1 and AISC guidelines—to verify that joint preparation and fit-ups meet strict industry standards. Procedure Development: Assisted in developing, writing, and maintaining corporate Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) involving complex alloys and critical joints.

Highlight of some of our Company Benefits:

• Company Housing
• Relocation Assistance
• We continuously invest in our team through targeted skills advancement training & the acquisition of new, forward-facing capabilities—ensuring our workforce remains resilient, innovative, and highly skilled