Weld Apprenticeship

Weld Apprenticeship

Job Category:
Manufacturing

Requisition Number: FABRI
001194

Posted:
May 18, 2026

Full-Time On-site Rice Lake, WI 54868, USA

Basic Function:

At RLWS, a Welder Development Trainee will be learning various manual welding processes to satisfactory product standards and specifications, and ensures all items meet RLWS quality standards. Welders operates pencil grinders, disk grinders, cutoff wheels, hand drills, and other metal working hand tools. The welder must utilize the overhead crane and forklifts to assist with moving material. All RLWS employees are expected to work in a manner in which quality of work and safety are top priorities.

This is achieved by following safety procedures and work instructions, and, keeping the work area clean and organized. Welders work in a fast-paced environment both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Job Functions and Major Tasks:

This program will consist of two parts: an onboarding phase and a training phase. The onboarding phase can be completed as full-time (3 months) or part-time (6 months); the training phase must be completed as full-time employment (3 months).

• Perform various manual welding processes to RLWS quality standards and expectations
• Interpret manufacturing drawings to achieve proper welds and part acceptability.
• Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material
• Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations
• Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload
• Operate power tools and basic hand tools
• Other job functions as assigned

Other

Job Functions:

This position requires individuals to study material outside of work hours to pass written tests with 70% accuracy or better. Individuals will also take practical tests throughout training. All written and practical tests must be passed in order to complete the training program. Individuals who complete the weld development program are asked to complete a two (2) year employment agreement.

Physical Demands and

Working Conditions:

Applicants should have no current restrictions for the following physical activities:

• Frequent lifting