Job Description
Job Description
Join Jack Link's as Welding intern during the summer of 2025 in Minong, WI!
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities of the Plant Welder Intern shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:
Food Grade sanitary welding of Stainless-Steel equipment and components that meets or exceeds both USDA and FSQ standards
Effectively produce stitch welds, seam welds, and sanitary seam welds (ground and not ground).
Sheet metal/machining/welding
Mill and Lathe setup and operation
Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
Weld components using welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, Mig etc.)
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
Knowledge of sheet metal fabricating
Professional attitude when approaching work assignments
Utilizes strong critical thinking skills to troubleshoot equipment and provide solutions with an executional mindset
Must be able to stand at least 8 hours per day and lift up to 40lbs consistently.
Ability to effectively communicate
Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.
Intermediate PC knowledge.
Problem solving and reasoning skills
Working towards a Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
Required Experience:
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, Mig etc.)
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
Attention to detail
Working towards a Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
Additional Responsibilities:
Woodworking
Construction/remodeling
Concrete finishing
Forklift, bobcat and snowplowing
Lawncare (mowing, trimming etc.)
Garbage collection
Office furniture moves
Qualifications
Required Experience:
Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, Mig etc.)
Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
Attention to detail
Working towards a Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus
Additional Responsibilities:
Woodworking
Construction/remodeling
Concrete finishing
Forklift, bobcat and snowplowing
Lawncare (mowing, trimming etc.)
Garbage collection
Office furniture moves
Additional Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
E-Verify
Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.