About the role#
The Welder Intern develops foundational welding and fabrication skills through hands-on training and supervised production work. You will assist experienced welders with daily activities while learning to follow safety procedures, interpret technical drawings, and meet quality standards. This role focuses on building technical proficiency and problem-solving abilities within a manufacturing environment.
What you'll do#
- Learn to safely operate welding tools and hand tools.
- Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and heat numbers.
- Follow standard work, training guides, and weld procedures.
- Assist with basic robot operation, including loading parts and monitoring performance.
- Rotate through various work areas to gain experience with different products and processes.
- Support experienced welders with production tasks.
- Develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Follow build board and Kanban system requirements.
- Identify and report material or equipment defects.
- Make basic adjustments to fabrication parts to ensure proper fit-up.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere and help meet safety and quality objectives.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an approved Welding program.
- Ability to remain in good standing with your educational institution.
- Basic computer skills including Windows, email, and internet usage.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 50 pounds, and push or pull up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, climbing, stooping, and kneeling.
Location & details#
- Location: Shelby, North Carolina, USA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Steffes
Steffes is an original equipment manufacturer based in Dickinson, North Dakota. The company operates additional manufacturing facilities in Grand Forks, North Dakota and Shelby, North Carolina. It specializes in steel fabrication and electrical services for sectors such as oil and gas, contract manufacturing, and electric thermal storage. The firm employs 438 people.
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