Maintenance Welder and Fabricator Intern (Flexible schedule)

Select Division•Belmont, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Welder and Fabricator Intern is responsible for a variety of tasks that requires knowledge of TIG welding, fabricating, and supporting all departments of a cheese plant. This role involves assisting maintenance technicians with emergency breakdowns and daily work, supporting plant departments through corrective maintenance and projects, and operating shop equipment and machinery with precision. The intern will also be involved in pipefitting, managing inventory of parts and supplies, completing job layouts, and accurately documenting work orders and preventative maintenance in Maximo. Maintaining a clean work area, communicating effectively with colleagues and management, attending meetings and training, and performing other assigned duties are also key aspects of this position. The intern will help maintain production aids for production.

Requirements

Trade School level of welding or equivalent.
Metal fabrication, TIG welding, stick welding, and blueprint reading.
Computer software and basic mathematical skills are required (must be able to convert US to metric, read a tape measure, caliper and micrometer).
Troubleshooting, critical thinking, and complex problem solving is a priority.
Ability to perform routine welding and fabrication for production and packaging equipment.
Ability to work in a food industry or manufacturing environment.
English Language- ability to effectively communicate verbally and written.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Possess good manual dexterity.
Vision abilities (close, distance color and ability to focus).
Able to push/pull/lift and carry at least 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds with assistance.
Able to stand for entire shift.
Able to perform repetitive movements (e.g. twisting, gripping, lifting, bending, reaching, climbing).
Must be able to work approximately 24 hours per week.
Proactive and dynamic.
Flexible and receptive to new ideas.
Down to earth and pragmatic.
Analytical and attentive to detail.
Capable of working independently in adherence to regulations.
Capable of managing stress and remaining calm under pressure.
Able to demonstrate an inquiring mind and well-developed observational skills.
Sense of responsibility and high professional standards.
Honesty and integrity.
Objectivity.

Nice To Haves

Previous employment in a food industry setting is preferred.
Stable work history required.

Responsibilities

Support and assist maintenance EMT’s with emergency breakdowns and daily work.
Support plant departments through corrective maintenance and projects.
Operate shop equipment and machinery with acceptable precision and accuracy.
Pipefitting, including installation, repair, replacement.
Check stock to determine inventory level; anticipate needed equipment, parts and supplies; place requests to Maintenance Buyer for needed parts and then verify receipt of.
Complete reasonable job layouts and ordering of materials necessary to complete job.
Accurately complete work orders and PMs in Maximo, including checking out of parts.
Maintain, clean and organize work area.
Maintain open line of communication with co-workers and managers.
Attend departmental meetings and training as assigned by the supervisor and/or manager.
Perform other work duties as assigned.
Maintain production aids for production.