At Jack Link’s, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions.  If you’re ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you!  Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Link's to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The company’s portfolio of brands includes Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks. Job Description  Join Jack Link's as Welding intern during the summer of 2025 in Minong, WI!   ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties and responsibilities of the Plant Welder Intern shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:   + Food Grade sanitary welding of Stainless-Steel equipment and components that meets or exceeds both USDA and FSQ standards  + Effectively produce stitch welds, seam welds, and sanitary seam welds (ground and not ground).  + Sheet metal/machining/welding   + Mill and Lathe setup and operation + Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements  + Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)  + Weld components using welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)  + Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps  + Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws  + Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety  + Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, Mig etc.)  + Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)  + Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)  + Knowledge of sheet metal fabricating  + Professional attitude when approaching work assignments  + Utilizes strong critical thinking skills to troubleshoot equipment and provide solutions with an executional mindset  + Must be able to stand at least 8 hours per day and lift up to 40lbs consistently.  + Ability to effectively communicate  + Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures.  + Intermediate PC knowledge.  + Problem solving and reasoning skills  + Working towards a Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus     Required Experience:  + Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, Mig etc.)  + Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.) + Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)  + Attention to detail  + Working towards a Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus  Additional Responsibilities:   + Woodworking  + Construction/remodeling  + Concrete finishing  + Forklift, bobcat and snowplowing  + Lawncare (mowing, trimming etc.)  + Garbage collection  + Office furniture moves  Required Experience:  + Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, Mig etc.)  + Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.) + Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)  + Attention to detail  + Working towards a Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus  Additional Responsibilities:   + Woodworking  + Construction/remodeling  + Concrete finishing  + Forklift, bobcat and snowplowing  + Lawncare (mowing, trimming etc.)  + Garbage collection  + Office furniture moves  The salary for this role is $20.00. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link’s Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.   PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. E-Verify Jack Link's provides the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new Team Member’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, we are required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. We do not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, we use E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph. If you believe that Jack Link’s has violated our responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515). All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.