Welder Trainee

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Accelevation’s Welder-Trainee is an entry-level position for people with little to no prior welding experience who want to begin a welding career. The trainee learns to perform MIG welds and build steel assemblies in preparation for a Production Welder role. The position offers an alternative to attending a traditional welding school program. Trainees complete a four-week, hands-on course led by an Accelevation School of Welding instructor. The course covers welding safety and machine setup, introduces basic welds during the first week, provides practice welding components in weeks two and three, and concludes with a simulated assembly-line experience in week four. Training includes setting up parts for welding; using hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures; and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols. Successful completion transitions trainees into a Welder I position on first, second, or weekend shift. The role is located in Miamisburg, Ohio. Trainees train on first shift. After the course, the company is looking to fill second-shift and weekend-shift positions, with first shift also listed as a possible placement. First shift is Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; second shift is Monday–Thursday, 4 p.m.–2:30 a.m. (the posting lists “2:230am”); and weekend shift is Friday–Sunday, 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or three to six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimal to no welding experience required.
Drive to learn the welding trade and build a career as a welder.
Strong cognitive and clear communication skills, with attention to detail.
Self-motivation and ability to lead projects to completion with minimal oversight, demonstrating problem-solving ability.
Ability to work independently and unsupervised while prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

Attend training on time and ready to learn each day.
Participate in training exercises with an open mind and willingness to learn.
Perform welding exercises as explained by the School of Welding instructor.
Accept coaching and feedback from the School of Welding instructor.
Conduct learning and work safely.
Prepare, assemble, and tack-weld parts and surfaces.
Perform MIG welding on components and substructures to create steel components.
Gather tools and materials according to job instructions and specifications.
Avoid overheating or damaging parts during welding to prevent warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
Maintain, organize, and clean equipment and the work area.
Notify the Team Leader about faulty equipment or defective materials.
Perform related duties as assigned, including machine operation.
Perform quality control and process required documentation.