Position: Welding Helper/ Welding Apprentice
Job Type: Apprentice
Pay: $18.00-$28.00
Experience: 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. Our
trailers combine commercial-grade trailer construction with solar power, battery storage, electrical systems,
HVAC, and customized interior configurations.