Co-Op Welder (High School Students)

Klover Prefab•Quakertown, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an entry level position where the Welder is introduced to the prefabrication of exterior and interior wall panels for commercial buildings. Additionally, the Welder I receives training on various welding and assembling techniques as it pertains to wall panel production and installation. Approval for all work is required prior to the Welder completing any tasks.

Requirements

0-1 year of experience with MIG welding (can be a combination of pre or post-secondary vocational education in welding and work experience).
Ability and willingness to gain proper welding certifications within two years of employment.

Nice To Haves

1+ year MIG welding experience (can be a combination of pre- or post-secondary vocational education in welding and work experience).
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
The ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task through concern for all areas involved.
The need to be self-motivated to grow personally and professionally through on-going education as a result of the rate of change in the position.
The ability to successfully adapt (personally & professionally) to changes in the internal and external environment.
The ability to focus on and meet target goals and objectives.
The ability to evaluate, select and act on various methods and strategies for solving problems and meeting objectives before being asked or required to do so.
Ability to build a relationship and effectively communicate with coworkers and customers (inclusive of active listening skills, communicating non-defensively and having a positive “can-do” attitude.)
The ability to willingly cooperate and work collaboratively toward solutions that generally benefit all involved parties and accomplish group objectives.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret shop drawings.
Gather and collect materials.
Accurately measure and cut miscellaneous materials.
Perform panel layout in accordance with drawings.
Pre-assemble panel components in preparation for weld.
Perform welds to ensure panel stays secured.
Assist in securing completed wall assembly onto crane, lift off jigs and move to the next operation.
Attends and/or completes welder and safety training (through KLOVER Learning Management System) as required by management.
Perform sheathing of welded panels.
Other duties as assigned.