Volvo Construction Equipment · 21 hours ago
Vocational Trainee Program: Welding (Spring 2026)
Shippensburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$17/hr - $46/hrVolvo Construction Equipment is committed to shaping sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. The Vocational Trainee role provides students with the opportunity to apply academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment while working on important and innovative projects.
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Responsibilities
Perform duties related to safety, quality and productivity for all Internal Supply operations
Must be able to demonstrate operational excellence through attitude and actions
Present a professional quality image and encourage others to continuously produce to a high standard of quality while seeking continuous improvements
Demonstrate polite, courteous, and helpful disposition when dealing with people both internally and externally
Ability to provide feedback in a professional manner and escalate items as required
Plan and perform hand and automatic arc welding operations to weld similar and some dissimilar metals in all positions for structural and mechanical strength
Work involves gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), submerged arc welding (SAW), and flame cutting operations
Equipment used includes a wide variety of welding positioners, stands, fixtures, tables, jib boom suspended welders and a variety of weld wire in coils, spools or drums and applicable flux materials
Material processed consists of various grades of carbon steel and is handled by hand, lift truck, jib boom hoist, or overhead bridge crane
Basic use of pneumatic tools is required
Receive direction from Supervisor relative to work assignment from either a Supervisor, Weld Engineers, or Weld Instructors
Written work instructions are from detail and weld assembly drawings, shop orders, and schedules, to plan and perform assigned welding operation within Internal Supply
Interpret drawing and shop orders to determine fixture and welding requirements
Fabricate holding fixtures as required, with consideration of weldment dimensional tolerances
Select weld wire and process in accordance with specified procedures
Set up work on table, floor, stand, positioner, or prescribed fixture
Secure with blocks, clamps, and related holding devices to tack and weld in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures
All Welds should be made to meet Volvo Weld Specifications, per ISO document, WPR-005
Detect and report faulty operation, defective material, questionable drawing requirements, and unusual conditions to proper Supervisor
Perform work of acceptable quality requirements
Collaborate with other welders, as assigned, in performing work such as submerged arc welding of drums
Maintain working area in neat and orderly condition and report all production information in the appropriate computer system
Qualification
Required
Student must be currently enrolled and pursuing the Welding field
Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
Must be at least 17 years of age
Benefits
Housing assistance, when applicable
Countless career opportunities / internal mobility across our global organization
Training and personal development
Company
Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo Construction Equipment develops, manufactures and markets equipment for the construction and related industries.
Founded in 1832
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Andrew T.
Human Resources Business Partner
Aurelie LEVET
Sr People & Culture partner ~ Sales & Marketing North America
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