Welder Intern - Day Shift

Steffes•Shelby, NC

About The Position

The Welder Intern develops foundational welding and fabrication skills through hands-on training and supervised production experience. The intern assists experienced welders with daily production activities while learning to safely operate welding tools and equipment, follow weld procedures and standard work, interpret drawings and blueprints, and meet quality requirements. The role progressively develops technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and knowledge of welding processes while supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing operations. The intern rotates through work areas to gain experience with different products, processes, and welding applications. Robot operation may be part of the work where applicable, with tasks performed under appropriate supervision. The position requires participation in job-specific training and compliance with environmental, health, safety, quality, conduct, and company policy requirements.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an approved Welding program.
Remain in good standing with the educational institution throughout the internship.
Basic computer knowledge, including Windows, email, and internet.
Demonstrate attention to detail.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand to a significant degree; stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend; and handle, feel, and grip for some activities.
Visual acuity to inspect completed work.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions within a workflow, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks in situations with speed or productivity quotas.

Responsibilities

Learn to safely operate welding tools and hand tools, including die grinders and angle grinders, under appropriate supervision.
Learn to read and understand drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and heat numbers when applicable.
Follow standard work, training guides, weld procedures, and acceptance criteria with guidance from experienced welders or supervisors.
Assist with basic robot operation where applicable, including loading and unloading parts, starting and stopping the robot, completing daily device and operator TPMs, and reporting welds that are not within tolerance.
Rotate through work areas to gain knowledge and experience with a variety of products, processes, and welding applications.
Assist experienced welders with daily production activities and progressively perform welding tasks as skills and training develop.
Identify issues and seek guidance from experienced welders or supervisors to develop basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Learn and follow build board and Kanban system requirements.
Identify and report inconsistencies or defects in material, product, or equipment to the appropriate lead or supervisor.
Learn to make basic adjustments to fabrication parts, with guidance, to support proper alignment and fit-up.
Communicate and collaborate with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management to maintain a positive work atmosphere.
Help the company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures or standard work; report EHS incidents or concerns to a supervisor immediately and contribute to the EHS program.
Complete work according to standard work, processes, and procedures; notify a supervisor immediately if work cannot be completed as required.
Demonstrate and support the Steffes Code of Conduct, policies, and procedures, maintain professional communication, strive for quality, promote a positive company image, and be timely and punctual.
Perform other duties as assigned.