Welding Intern

Location: 10511 Washington Church Rd. Miamisburg, Ohio 45342
Hours: Expected 20 hrs/wk Mon-Fri, morning and afternoon shifts available (flexible based on class schedule)

About Accelevation

We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures, and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future.

Internship Program Overview

Accelevation is committed to developing the future leaders of our organization. As a part of that commitment, we are proud to offer our Skilled Trade Internship Program. As an Accelevation intern, you'll receive on-the-job training, one-on-one mentorship, and opportunities to build your professional skills and confidence. In addition to on-the-job learning, you’ll participate in professional development sessions and lunch and learn discussions with leaders from different manufacturing departments. Upon successful completion of the internship, interns will be considered for continued employment with Accelevation.

Your Impact

As a Welding Intern for Accelevation, you will learn our processes for fabricating, assembling, and repairing metal structures and products using various welding techniques and equipment. This role will teach you to set up parts for welding, utilize hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures while ensuring precision and quality. You’ll also learn how to interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to execute work accurately. Key tasks include welding, cutting, grinding, and finishing metal surfaces to meet specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Gather required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job
• Repair and fabricate various items and equipment using cutting, burning, and MIG welding techniques
• Monitor the welding, burning, and fitting process to ensure parts are not overheated or damaged by warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage
• Prepare, assemble, and tack weld parts and surfaces to be welded
• Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area
• Notify Team Leader when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Perform Quality Control and assist in processing all required documentation
• Perform Prep work and grinding

Requirements

• Must be actively enrolled in a relevant program through an accredited career center, vocational/tech school, high school, or community college
• Good basic understanding of welding safety and operations
• Strong interest in building a career in manufacturing
• Willingness to learn and ability to take feedback
• Good communication and teamwork abilities

Our Core Values

• Safety – We proactively protect our people and environment
• Inclusion – We respect and appreciate diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Speed – We move fast, act decisively, and stay agile
• Innovation – We challenge assumptions and simplify processes
• Judgment – We make sound decisions with the business in mind
• Accountability – We take ownership and deliver results

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Employees must be able to talk, hear, and frequently sit, with occasional standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Regular lifting up to 25 lbs and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs is required. Vision requirements include close and color vision and focus adjustment. Work may involve exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, chemicals, electrical hazards, and explosives. Noise levels can be very loud, requiring ear protection. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.