Welder Trainee

Key Responsibilities

• Follow all Company and regulatory HS&E, Quality, and IT policies and procedures.
• Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and maintain required safety certifications.
• Learn and follow Company welding procedures, blueprints, API standards, and work instructions under the guidance of experienced welders.
• Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean, organized, and in safe working condition.
• Absorb and assist with routine maintenance of welding equipment as directed.
• Complete required safety assessments (HARC, JSA) before starting work and report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
• Assist with welding, fabrication, and repair work while developing welding skills through on-the-job training.
• Perform basic inspections and measurements to ensure work meets quality standards.
• Complete job documentation and production records accurately and on time.
• Safely operate welding equipment and tools to support daily shop operations.
• Participate in training and certification programs to develop technical skills.
• Work with supervisors and experienced welders to prepare for advancement to a Welder position.
• Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing, welding, or industrial environment is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn welding techniques and follow established procedures.
• Basic knowledge of hand power tools, (i.e. grinders) is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Excellent work ethic, demonstrated by a positive attitude and completing your work on time.
• Basic computer skills, MS Word, Outlook, Excel & Power Point.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal, written and nonverbal communication.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.

Pay & Benefits

We offer a competitive salary that rewards you for the hard-earned education and experience you bring to the role and increases as you continue to grow and develop. We also prioritize rewarding our employees with benefits that reflect how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect an extensive and generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching, on-site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and other key benefits.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.