Welder Trainee

Accelevation•Miamisburg, OH

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Welder-Trainee Location: Miamisburg, OH Training Class Starts July 28th, 2026 About Accelevation We build what the future runs on. Accelevation designs, manufactures and installs the physical infrastructure that powers today’s most advanced technologies. We’ve grown over 440% in the last 18 months because we take ownership, solve hard problems, and build with purpose. Join us to build the future. Your Impact As a Welder-Trainee at Accelevation, you will learn to perform MIG welds and build steel assemblies, preparing you for a Production Welder role. This entry-level position is specifically designed for individuals with little to no prior welding experience who want to start a welding career. It serves as an alternative for individuals who want to become a welder without having to attend traditional welding school programs. Welder-Trainees complete a four-week, hands-on training course led by a dedicated Accelevation School of Welding instructor. Training begins with welding safety and machine setup, progressing to basic welds within the first week. In weeks two and three, you will practice welding on components, followed by a simulated assembly line experience in week four. Successful completion of the program will transition you into a Welder I position on one of the following shifts: first shift (Monday–Thursday), second shift (Monday–Thursday), or weekend shift (Friday–Sunday). While a Welder-Trainee in the School of Welding you will learn how to set up parts for welding, utilize hand tools, clamps, jigs, and fixtures to ensure precision and quality, interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to execute work accurately.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimal to no welding experience required
A drive to learn the trade of welding and create a career as a welder
Strong cognitive and clear communication skills which emphasize attention to detail.
Self-motivated, with the ability to lead projects to completion with minimal oversight, while demonstrating significant problem-solving ability.
Be able to work independently and unsupervised while prioritizing tasks.

Responsibilities

Show up on time and ready to learn each day
Participate in the training exercises with an open mind and willingness to learn
Perform welding exercises as explained by the School of Welding Instructor
Be open to coaching and feedback from the School of Welding Instructor
Conduct your learning and work in a safe manner each day
Prepares, assembles, and tacks weld parts and surfaces to be welded.
Performs MIG welding on various components and substructure to create Accelevation steel components
Gathers required tools and materials based on instructions and specifications provided for the job.
Ensure parts are not overheated or damaged during the welding process to avoid warping, distortion, expansion, or shrinkage.
Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
Notifies Team Leader when faulty equipment or defective materials are discovered.
Performs other related duties as assigned including Machine Operation.
Perform Quality Control and process all required documentation