Welder Trainee

Welder Trainee Join our dynamic team as a Welder Trainee and develop your skills in a supportive environment. You will learn to operate an overhead crane, adjust welding currents, and accurately assemble and weld various metal parts. Your role will include following verbal and written instructions, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe work environment. Responsibilities Receive a passing score on the Welder Qualification test and recertify skills as required. Operate an overhead crane to maneuver parts safely into place. Adjust welding current to achieve proper weld configurations. Heat and form metal parts and components using hand tools, torch or welding equipment. Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. Accurately operate and read measuring devices. Assemble and weld various metal parts together. Properly position material/parts to be welded. Train and work in various areas of production in response to production demands. Follow verbal and written work instructions, including reading blueprints. Pay attention to detail to adhere to quality standards. Maintain a safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. Work effectively in both team and individual settings. Ensure regular attendance. Essential Skills Experience with tape measures, assembly, production, hand tools, mechanical assembly, and power tools. Mechanical skills. Welding experience or certification through an educational institution. Welding experience within a manufacturing environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Ability to read blueprints. Attention to detail. Why Work Here? Enjoy a generous sign-on bonus eligible for full-time employees, with incremental payments at 3, 6, and 12 months of employment. Benefit from double-time pay for Sunday shifts. Experience a collaborative and independent work culture while receiving comprehensive training to enhance your career. Work Environment Join a thriving weld department aiming to expand its team to 400 employees. Engage in production welding, focusing on repetitive tasks with consistent quality standards. Dress code includes jeans, steel-toed boots, and a clean work shirt. Participate in a 7-week training on the first shift from 6am to 4pm, followed by placement on the production floor on either the 2nd shift (4pm-2am) or the 3rd shift (7:30pm-5:30am), with a $1.75 shift differential. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mc Connellsburg, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.75/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Mc Connellsburg, PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.