Welder Intern - Day Shift

Steffes•Shelby, NC

About The Position

The Weld Intern develops foundational welding and fabrication skills through hands-on training and supervised production experience. The intern assists experienced welders with daily 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 builds 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. Tasks are performed with guidance from experienced welders or supervisors, with welding responsibilities increasing as skills and training develop. The position also supports Steffes’ customer service, environmental health and safety, quality, conduct, and policy expectations.

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.
Demonstrated 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 for significant periods; stoop, crouch, kneel, bend, and handle, feel, and grip as required by tasks.
Visual acuity sufficient to inspect completed work.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely workflow decisions, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks in settings 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 various work areas to learn about different products, processes, and welding applications.
Assist experienced welders with daily production activities and progressively perform welding tasks as skills and training develop.
Develop basic problem-solving and decision-making skills by identifying issues and seeking guidance from experienced welders or supervisors.
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.
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating collaboratively with customers, suppliers, co-workers, and management.
Help the company meet its Strategic, Quality, and Safety objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Perform work in compliance with EHS training and identified procedures or standard work; immediately report EHS incidents or concerns to a supervisor and contribute to the EHS program.
Participate in job-specific training and complete work according to standard work, processes, and procedures; notify a supervisor promptly if work cannot be completed as required.
Support company policies and procedures through professional communication, quality work, a positive representation of the company and its products, and punctual attendance.