Welding School Trainee: Paid Training to Become Welder

Great Plains Mfg; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Mimonthly pay increases

10 holidays

Earned Time Off/Vacation

Health/Dental/Rx Insurance

Parental Leave

401K Plan with company match

Second shift pay premium

Job summary

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS, is offering a structured Weld School Trainee program. Trainees will join a 9-week on-site welding course, with classroom learning in the mornings and hands-on welding in the afternoons under the supervision of an experienced Weld Instructor.

No prior weld experience is required, but attention to detail, teamwork, and safety compliance are essential as participants learn foundation skills and progressively improve through hands-on practice and coaching.

Qualifications

• Weld experience is helpful but not required.
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player mindset.
• Ability to read blueprints and tape measures.
• Willingness to embrace Lean Manufacturing and change.
• Follow Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the 9-week Weld School on-site in Salina, learning foundation welding skills.
• Receive classroom instruction in the mornings and hands-on welding practice in the afternoons with coaching by a Weld Instructor.
• Demonstrate safety awareness and proper PPE usage while learning new techniques.

Skills

Welding basics

Blueprint reading

Hand tools use

Team player

Lean manufacturing

Safety compliance

Tools

Tape measure

Power tools

PPE safety gear

Job description

Great Plains Manufacturing in Salina, KS, is offering a structured Weld School Trainee program. Trainees will join a 9-week on-site welding course, with classroom learning in the mornings and hands-on welding in the afternoons under the supervision of an experienced Weld Instructor.

No prior weld experience is required, but attention to detail, teamwork, and safety compliance are essential as participants learn foundation skills and progressively improve through hands-on practice and coaching.