Welder Trainee

Overview

Come join the Lippert team and become part of the industry-leading manufacturer of USA-made custom CURT towing and truck accessories.

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers.

Lippert is thrilled to announce our Welder Trainee Program! In just 6 weeks you learn how to weld our custom towing and truck accessories from Certified Welding Instructors. This is paid training! Upon successful completion of our program you will be promoted to a Welder 1 and receive a pay increase! Classes are available on 1st shift. 

Program will begin in January 2027

Welder Trainee

Starting wage $20.00 per hour 

Our Welder Trainees will learn and develop welding skills to align and fit fabricated steel structures per engineer drawings. No experience necessary.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Report to class on time.
• Report to class ready to learn.
• Wear appropriate attire for production floor. (Long pants, steel-toed boots or shoes, metatarsal guards)
• Listen and follow instructions.
• Ask questions.
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

Working Conditions:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Classroom instruction.

Qualifications:

• Work Experience: No prior experience required. Prior manufacturing experience beneficial.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills helpful.
• Physical, Mental and Visual Skills:  Ability to lift, bend, and twist throughout the workday; will be required to lift between 50 to 75 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 90lbs occasionally.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.  We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

1. A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
2. Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
3. Fair and competitive compensation.
4. Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow.
5. Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Apply at careers.lippert.com!

Pay Group : AAP/EEO Statement

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law.  This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave-of-absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.  All employment and personnel-related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors, such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member.  Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members.  Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to your leader or to any member of leadership.  Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

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