Weld Trainee

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members' unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

The Weld Trainee is responsible for learning and developing welding skills applicable to aligning and fitting fabricated steel structures per blueprints with limited supervision. This position entails taking part in Lippert University's Weld Training program. This position applies trade skills to a wide variety of welding jobs on ferrous and nonferrous metals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Read blueprints and communicate with co-workers
2. Set up, run, and operate machinery
3. Count and maintain accurate tracking system
4. Report any equipment issues to department lead
5. Perform periodic quality checks
6. Complete all welding tasks on time
7. Ability to use and read tape measure
8. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

1. Work Experience: No prior experience needed
2. Education: High School Diploma
3. Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary
4. Organization Skills: Maintain clean and organized work space
5. Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments
6. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate within a team setting
7. Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: Ability to lift, bend, and twist throughout the workday; will be required to lift between 50 to 75 pounds; familiar with welding symbols
8. Physical Environment: Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

1. Work Experience: Prior welding experience and/or manufacturing experience

Competencies:

1. Customer Focus
2. Decision Quality
3. Results, Action Oriented
4. Displaying Technical Expertise
5. Time Management

Working Conditions:

1. Fast-paced manufacturing environment
2. Repetitive use of hands to operate machines

Physical Demands:

Ability to read, write, type; sitting and standing for long periods of time up to 8 hours per day

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters. All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert's strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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