At Modine, we are engineering a cleaner, healthier world. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. More than 13,000 employees are at work in every corner of the globe, delivering the solutions our customers need, where they need them. Our Climate Solutions and Performance Technologies segments support our purpose by improving air quality, reducing energy and water consumption, lowering harmful emissions and enabling cleaner running vehicles and environmentally-friendly refrigerants. Modine is a global company headquartered in Racine, Wisconsin (USA), with operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. For more information about Modine, visit www.modine.com.
Position Description
As an Apprentice Welder, you will work alongside a Journeyman Welder as part of a collaborative welding team. You will be responsible for performing FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding) and GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) on light‑gauge steel, aluminum, and stainless steel. This role involves supporting daily welding operations, maintaining quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient work environment.
Shift Schedule:
🕕 Morning Shift — 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
📅 Monday to Friday
Required Education & Qualifications
- Proven experience with welding using FCAW and GMAW
- Ability to accurately read drawings.
- Experience performing preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Open to overtime on weekdays and/or weekends, when required.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Experience using shears and press brakes will be considered an asset. Must follow all company safety policies, procedures, and safe‑work practices at all times.
- Consistent use of required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), including safety glasses, steel‑toed boots, welding helmet, gloves, and protective clothing.
- Ability to maintain a clean and hazard‑free work area, including proper handling and storage of tools and materials.
- Knowledge of WHMIS and safe handling of gases, welding consumables, and hazardous materials.
- Understanding of safe operation of welding equipment and ability to identify potential hazards before starting work.
- Commitment to reporting unsafe conditions, near‑misses, or equipment issues immediately.
- Ability to follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures when required.
- Demonstrated awareness of fire safety and use of welding screens, ventilation, and spark‑containment practices.
Safety Requirement - Respirator Use:
- This position may involve tasks requiring the use of a respirator. In accordance with occupational health and safety standards, all employees must be clean-shaven where the respirator seals to the face to ensure proper fit and protection. Compliance with this requirement is mandatory for employment in this role.
Modine is 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, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Modine provides a competitive benefit package, which could include paid vacation, short term disability, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and much more. Human Resources will provide more detail upon your hiring.
