Weld Trainee | Multiple Shifts

WEILER INC • Knoxville, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position which consists of on-the-job weld training with a path to become a Welder. Includes working directly with weld instructors and experienced welders within Weiler’s facility to gain skills that are required to be successful as a Production Welder.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Successful completion of an internal weld test at the end of the training program.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to internal and external individuals and groups.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several components in variable and standardized situations.
• Ability to multitask and keep organized.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Reads and understands measuring devices such as tape measure, weld fillet gauge, level, square, protractor and angle finder.
• Selects equipment, plans layout and welding according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications.
• Lays out, positions, aligns, and fits components together.
• Bolts, clamps, and tack welds parts to secure in position for welding according to blueprints, process sheets and welding procedure specifications.
• Safely and proficiently sets and operates weld equipment.
• Finishes grinding applications using manual and power tools.
• Works safely at all times within Weiler safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees