About Gopeners
Gopeners Inc is a growing gate automation and access control company dedicated to providing the best customer experience and becoming the most trusted gate service company in the region.
We take pride in our work and believe honesty, professionalism, and quality workmanship are the foundation of our success. We are looking for a motivated individual who wants to learn a skilled trade and grow with our company.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and dependable individual with MIG welding and fabrication experience to join our team as a Gate Automation Technician Apprentice.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with their hands, solving problems, learning new skills, and building a career in the gate automation industry.
Welding and fabrication will be approximately 20% of the job. The remaining time will involve installation, service, mechanical work, electrical assistance, troubleshooting, and general field duties.
We provide training to help the right candidate develop into a fully qualified gate automation service technician.
Responsibilities
- Perform MIG welding and metal fabrication tasks
- Cut, modify, and install metal components
- Assist with gate operator installations
- Assist with gate repairs and maintenance
- Learn gate automation systems and troubleshooting
- Perform basic mechanical tasks
- Dig trenches and holes by hand when required
- Lift and move materials up to 50 lbs
- Use hand tools and power tools safely
- Maintain clean and organized work areas
- Maintain company tools and equipment
- Follow safety procedures
- Provide professional customer service
- Complete assigned tasks with attention to detail
Required Qualifications
- MIG Welding and fabrication experience required
- Ability to pass a welding/fabrication skills test
- Willingness to learn new skills and receive training
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Ability to work outdoors in different weather conditions
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Comfortable performing physical labor
- Valid driver’s license required
- Must pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic electrical experience (a plus, but not required)
- Gate, fencing, construction, or equipment experience
- Experience using power tools
- Experience reading measurements and basic layouts
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Training & Career Growth
This position includes a training program designed to develop your skills in:
- Gate automation systems
- Electrical troubleshooting
- Access control systems
- Gate automation and access control equipment
- Mechanical repairs
- Customer service
- Installation procedures
The goal is to develop this position into a full-service technician role capable of independently handling installations and service calls.
Pay & Advancement
Starting pay:
$17-20hour depending on experience
As skills and responsibilities increase, technicians have the opportunity to advance.
Experienced, fully trained service technicians have earning potential of:
$25+/hour
Advancement is based on:
- Skill development
- Quality of work
- Reliability
- Safety
- Customer service
- Ability to diagnose and complete repairs independently
What We Look For
The ideal candidate is someone who:
- Shows up ready to work
- Takes pride in their craftsmanship
- Is willing to learn
- Accepts feedback
- Wants a long-term career, not just a job
- Treats customers and coworkers with respect
- Takes ownership of their work
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
