Job Description

EJ has an immediate opening for a Welding Intern on our First shift (Monday – Friday, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM), salary - $20.55 per hour.

About EJ We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our company’s identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

Location: Phoenix, NY

Welding internship goals focus on applying classroom theory to industrial settings, mastering specific processes (GMAW, SMAW), and ensuring safety compliance while developing technical, communication, and teamwork skills. Key objectives include gaining hands-on welding experience, reading blueprints, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting quality control to prepare for a professional welding career. As a welding Intern at EJ, you will get the opportunity to gain hands-on experience welding metal components together with a variety of arc and gas welding equipment to fabricate or repair products such as hand box frames and covers, beams, grating and other miscellaneous products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works in manner which demonstrates commitment to personal safety and that of others.
• Joins surface, fabricates, or repairs parts of metal or other weldable materials, applying the appropriate welding processes.
• Performs duties specified by work orders, blueprints, sketches, or charts.
• Lies out and mark weld points on parts or subassemblies using rule, square, scribe, or templates.
• Position pieces to be welded into jigs, holding fixtures, guides and steps using measuring instruments and hand tools.
• Inspects complete work for conformance to specifications.
• Interacts with team members from different departments to ensure highest quality of the production process performs all work with adherence to safety procedures.
• Meets production deadlines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School senior pursuing a welding certification from an accredited institution.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to read a tape measure
• Must be able to read blueprints
• Must be able to lift to 50 pounds repetitively throughout shift
• Must be able to work well with others

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.