UA Weld Youth Apprentice Intern 2024-2025

Youth Apprentice Intern (Janesville, WI) DEADLINE MAY 10TH, 2024 About United Alloy: United Alloy (UA) is the leading brand when to comes to metal fabrication and powder coating. UA produces the highest quality leak-proof metal fuel tanks, reservoirs, skids, frames, chassis, trailers, heavy metal fabrications, and complex weldments. At UA, our culture produces actively engaged people with sustainable results: safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Each employee acts with a sense of ownership, takes initiative to problem solve, and is committed to the company’s mission, their team, and themselves. In addition to our ISO 9001:2008 certification, UA has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business. While we’re proud of these distinctions, one credential stands above all others: our extensive list of long-term satisfied Fortune 500 OEM customers. Job Description: The UA student learner program is designed to allow students to experience a “hands-on” approach to learning various facets of the organization. The student will have exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes. This program is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in welding. Hours/Shift: Flexible during 1st shift hours of 4am-2pm; Monday thru Friday Compensation: $16.00 per hour Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Applicable to all areas of production shop

Can follow written and verbal directions to complete assignments or jobs

Can compute decimal equivalents and interchange fractions

Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment

Follow all UA policies and procedures

Act professionally and cooperate with other in a team setting

Other duties may be assigned

Fabrication Areas

Must be able to set up and run in one of the fabrication work areas

Understands how to manage daily work expectations and goals

Understands, interprets, and follows foreman’s report including priorities and start dates

Understands how to read material sheet tags and determines material types and gauges

Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan

Follows all safety policies and standards

Understands non-conforming process according to SOP-0003

Maintains accurate and timely system transactions

Can inspect and clean equipment including all preventative maintenanc e

Welding Areas

Welds product using fixturing (if applicable) with minimal supervision

Utilizes hand tools, fixtures, and clamps for small welding applications

Can interpret basic elements of a blueprint, including welding symbols

Can identify types of joints and welds

Can meet UA weld aesthetic standards per customer specifications

Can set up and maintain welding machines including changing wire and monitoring gases

Can monitor and maintain welding consumable and supply stock

Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan

Accurately tags material and product according to WI-0002 Product Identification

Understands non-conforming process according to SOP-003

Can maintain a high degree of quality, must not have excessive scrap

Understands and can use basic math principles including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

Accurately and efficiently perform all required PM on equipment

Able to successfully weld 1st articles and PPAPs

Can make minor repairs to equipment and support equipment

Inspects own work for quality standards

Paint

Load, wash, mask, and unload product during daily operation of the paint line

Will assist the setup personnel as directed for overall set up and changeover of the paint line

Inspects products regularly during production runs and informs set up technician of quality problems

Ability to package finished parts and prep for shipment

Assembly Area

Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspections Control Plan

Accurately tags material and product according to product specifications

Can identify hardware components used in assemblies

Can compute decimal equivalents and interchange fractions

Can accurately count and record production activity including picking, transfers, etc.

Can follow written and verbal directions to complete assignments or jobs

Shipping Area

Ability to interpret and systematically prepare packing slips, bills of lading and other shipping related documentation prior to shipping any product

Follow proper packaging methods and reference United Alloy’s Master Document system for formal instructions

Assists with raw material inventory control and accuracy: including sheet stock, hardware, and other components

Qualifications:

High School Junior or Senior in “good standing” that is 16-18 years of age; Must be willing to provide transcripts and faculty/personal recommendations upon request.

Submit a well-written essay on why you want to be a United Alloy Youth Apprentice

Must have reliable transportation to work

Success completion of technical education courses and/or current enrollment in technical education courses

Ability to follow instructions both written and verbal

Basic computer skills

Must possess the ability to utilize tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools and air tools

12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.