Welder Trainee

Welder Trainee

The welder trainee is an entry-level manufacturing position designed for individuals interested in developing welding skills and building a career in metal fabrication and assembly. Under the direction of experienced welders, trainers, and supervisors, the welder trainee will learn welding techniques, blueprint reading, safety procedures, and manufacturing processes while assisting with the production of high-quality aluminum cabs.

Benefits include a work schedule with three days off weekends, monthly production incentive, free employee health clinic, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short term disability, up to 80 hours of PTO within the first year, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) program & company match, quarterly attendance bonus program, tuition reimbursement program, wellness benefits, long service banquet, smoking cessation program, biometrics wellness reimbursement, gym reimbursement & fitness tracking reimbursement, onsite weld training program, company Christmas party, company Christmas gifts, company annual picnic, and annual company golf outing.

Responsibilities include learning and applying welding techniques while following established quality standards, assisting in the assembly and fabrication of components, subassemblies, and finished products, operating welding equipment, grinders, hand tools, and other production equipment in a safe manner, interpreting basic work instructions, diagrams, and blueprints, preparing materials for welding by cleaning, positioning, clamping, and tack welding parts, performing grinding, sanding, and finishing work as needed, inspecting completed welds and products for quality and workmanship, maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area, rotating between workstations to gain exposure to different manufacturing processes, following all company safety policies, procedures, and applicable regulations, participating in training programs, demonstrating continuous improvement in welding skills and product knowledge, and communicating effectively with team members, trainers, leads, and supervisors.

Required credentials include mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn welding and manufacturing processes, ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations, ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment, strong attendance and reliability, must be able to lift 50 lbs, basic experience with hand tools, willingness to learn and accept coaching, strong attention to detail and quality, ability to work independently and as part of a team, positive attitude and commitment to safety, ability to follow written and verbal instructions, and must be 18 years old.

Education and experience include a high school diploma, GED, or currently pursuing completion.

About us: Marion Body is an independent, family owned and operated manufacturer located in Marion, Wisconsin and Shawano, Wisconsin where the company was founded in 1905 and has been in continuous operation ever since. All our products share the same niche know-how: manufacturing specialized truck bodies that are cost competitive and stand up under the rigors of over-the-road duty. We believe every one of our customers deserves the best quality vehicle available to them. We encourage our employees to continuously improve and leverage their God-given talents, passions, and abilities to do what the customer wants by manufacturing "World Class" vehicles. We have a loyal family culture and are in pursuit of creative, high-energy, engaged people who will join our family and make good on this promise. We are not hiring to replace. We are hiring because we are growing!