Welder / Fabricator Intern
Sono-Tek
Welder / Fabricator Intern
Sono-Tek
Provider of ultrasonic spray coating systems
Position: Welding Helper/ Welding ApprenticeJob Type: ApprenticePay: $18.00-$28.00Experience: 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.
• 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.
• 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.
Off-Grid Solar Trailers | SPOG Trailers
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. Ourtrailers combine commercial-grade trailer construction with solar power, battery storage, electrical systems,HVAC, and customized interior configurations.
Sono-Tek builds ultrasonic coating systems that spray thin films onto surfaces with controlled precision. Their main product line uses patented ultrasonic spray technology to apply coatings in a droplet-free or fine-mist form, enabling even, uniform coatings on a variety of substrates. Equipment ranges from lab-scale R&D machines to full-scale production systems, serving customers worldwide in industries such as electronics, medical devices, and coatings. What sets Sono-Tek apart is its specialized focus on ultrasonic spray for thin films, offering controlled deposition, low waste, and gentle handling of delicate materials compared to more general coating methods. The company aims to provide reliable, scalable coating solutions that help users achieve consistent, high-quality coatings across small-scale testing and large-volume manufacturing.
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