Welder Trainee Program | Entry-Level Welding Opportunity
Elida / Lima, OH
Full-Time | Onsite | 1st Shift
Pay & Schedule
- Starting Pay: $17.00/hour
- Full-time, steady work
- Overtime available based on shop needs
- Performance-based advancement opportunities through our Welder Trainee Program
Just finished welding school or looking for your first real welding opportunity?
Quality Welding & Fabrication is looking for motivated individuals to join our Welder Trainee Program. This position is designed for entry-level welding candidates who have basic welding education, training, or MIG welding experience, but limited shop or production experience.
If you are dependable, eager to learn, and ready to build a long-term career in welding and fabrication, we would like to meet you.
About the Welder Trainee Program
Our Welder Trainee Program provides hands-on training, coaching, and structured development to help new welders grow into productive, independent welders.
Trainees may receive performance reviews throughout the training period. Wage increases are not automatic or guaranteed and are based on demonstrated performance, including attendance, safety, quality, productivity, skill development, ability to follow direction, and overall contribution to the team.
What You'll Do
- Perform MIG welding using shop jigs and fixtures
- Weld parts and assemblies to meet quality standards
- Read basic shop drawings, measurements, and tape measures
- Use hand tools and basic fabrication equipment
- Inspect completed welds for consistency and quality
- Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Learn from experienced welders and shop leaders
What We're Looking For
- Welding school, welding certification, or basic MIG welding experience preferred
- Strong willingness to learn and improve
- Ability to read a tape measure and follow basic instructions
- Dependable attendance and punctuality
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to accept coaching and correction
- Team-oriented mindset
- Interest in building a long-term welding career
This Position is a Good Fit For
- Recent welding school graduates
- Entry-level welders looking for their first shop opportunity
- Candidates with basic MIG welding skills who want more hands-on experience
- Individuals who enjoy working with their hands and learning a skilled trade
- People who want a career path, not just another job
Work Environment
- Indoor fabrication shop
- Hands-on welding and manufacturing environment
- Team-oriented shop culture
- Steady workflow with overtime opportunities
- Family-owned company with long-term career potential
Benefits
- Health insurance eligibility after 90 days
- Dental and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Simple IRA with 3% company match
- Steady, year-round work
- Long-term opportunity with a stable family-owned company
Why QWF
At Quality Welding & Fabrication, we invest in people who want to learn, grow, and take pride in their work. We are not just hiring someone to weld today. We are developing future welders who can grow with our team.
Quality. ON-time. Daily.
Apply today. We are interviewing and ready to hire.
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience welding or working in a shop environment do you have?
Work Location: In person
