Youth Apprentice - Welder

Job description

About Kewaunee, an Oshkosh company Kewaunee Fabrications is a top-quality, heavy fabrication specialist. Since 1941, we've offered turnkey advantages by providing all aspects of heavy fabrications—manufacturing, engineering, cutting, forming, welding, machining, blasting, painting and assembly—under one roof. It's what we do. From start to finish, we offer the single-source advantages of greater control and efficiency, improved accuracy and complete accountability. In 1999, Kewaunee Fabrications joined the Oshkosh family and helps transform tomorrow with their innovative heavy fabrication capabilities. Position Summary: The Youth Apprentice Welder supports fabrication and welding operations while developing foundational skills in welding processes, blueprint reading, and manufacturing practices. This role works under the guidance of experienced welders to gain hands-on experience and progress toward independent performance. Essential Functions: - Assist in producing repetitive weldments with parts oriented on the same plane or perpendicular to it. - Learn to utilize fixtures designed to locate parts and control welding distortion. - Assist in fitting and welding basic weldments per...