Job Description:

2nd Shift Weld Trainee Program - Become a Welder in 2 Weeks!

Overview

Job Description Summary:

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 applies trade skills to a wide variety of welding jobs on ferrous and nonferrous metals. This position will report directly to the Operations Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities of the Weld Trainee will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:

Read blueprints and communicate with co-workers
• Set up, run, and operate machinery


• Count and maintain accurate tracking system


• Report any equipment issues to department lead


• Perform periodic quality checks


• Complete all welding tasks on time


• Ability to use and read tape measure


• All other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Customer Focus


• Decision Quality


• Results, Action Oriented


• Displaying Technical Expertise


• Time Management

Requirements:

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  Work Experience: No prior experience needed


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  Education: High School Diploma


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  Computer Skills: Basic computer skills necessary


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  Organization Skills: Maintain clean and organized work space


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  Cross-functional Skills: Ability to work and handle multiple job assignments


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  Communication Skills: Ability to communicate within a team setting


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  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


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  Physical Environment: Fast-paced manufacturing environment

Preferred Requirements:

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  Work Experience: Prior welding experience and/or manufacturing experience

About CURT Group:

CURT Group a family of more than 900 associates world-wide. We believe that the customer is KING and our associates are our greatest ASSET. With headquarters in Eau Claire, WI our brands include CURT, Aries, Retrac, Luverne, and UWS. With manufacturing plants in Eau Claire, Brandon, South Dakota, Florida, Mexico and eleven regional warehouses across North America and Canada, we are proud to offer our customers reliable service and dependable American-made towing products and truck accessories. CURT Group is a global entity. In addition to our own facilities we interact with multiple manufacturers in foreign countries.

CURT Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CURT provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local law.