Welding Helper/Welding Apprentice Position: Welding Helper/Welding Apprentice Job Type: Apprentice Pay: $18.00-$28.00 Experience: 0-2yr welding or similar trade Industry: Trailer Manufacturing | Metal Fabrication | Solar-Powered Trailers This is a hands-on manufacturing position supporting our welders and assisting with the complete assembly of SPOG solar-powered trailers. The primary responsibilities include measuring, cutting, grinding, drilling, fitting, and preparing metal for our welders, along with assisting in the assembly and construction of solar-powered trailers. This is a great position for someone with mechanical ability who wants to develop additional welding, fabrication, and manufacturing skills.
Responsibilities:
• Measure and cut steel and aluminum according to specifications. • Prepare metal components for welders. • Grind, clean, drill, and fit metal components before welding. • Use saws, grinders, drills, and other fabrication tools. • Assist welders with positioning and fitting components. • Prepare brackets, tubing, framing, and other trailer components. • Assist with trailer frame and body assembly. • Install walls, insulation, flooring, doors, equipment mounts, and interior components. • Assist with mounting solar panels and solar equipment. • Assist with battery, inverter, HVAC, lighting, and equipment installation under the direction of qualified team members. • Perform general mechanical and trailer assembly work. • Read tape measures and follow basic drawings and measurements. • Maintain an organized manufacturing and fabrication area. • Keep materials and components organized for production. • Follow all company safety procedures. • Assist the manufacturing team wherever needed to keep trailers moving through production.
Qualifications:
• Previous construction, fabrication, manufacturing, automotive, trailer, mechanical, or welding experience is preferred. • Experience using saws, grinders, drills, and hand/power tools. • Ability to accurately read a tape measure. • Basic metal fabrication knowledge is preferred. • Welding experience is a plus but is not required. • Ability to follow instructions and work from basic drawings and measurements. • Comfortable working with steel and aluminum. • Mechanically inclined and willing to learn. • Able to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team. • Dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule. • Strong attention to quality and safety.
Company Profile:
What You Will Help Build • Roof-mounted solar power systems• Lithium battery energy storage• Inverters and off-grid electrical systems• Interior and exterior 120V/240V electrical systems• High-efficiency heating and cooling• Insulated walls and ceilings• E-track and equipment-storage systems• Workstations and custom interiors• Telescoping lighting and camera systems SPOG Trailers designs and manufactures next-generation solar-powered cargo and workstation trailers. Our trailers combine commercial-grade trailer construction with solar power, battery storage, electrical systems, HVAC, and customized interior configurations.