Lippert Scholars

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Last Updated:Jun 20th, 2025

Lippert Components, Inc.

Lippert Scholars

Category: Manufacturing
Type: In Person
Location: Elkhart
Application Due Date: Jul. 30, 2025
Starts: Aug. 4, 2025
Structure: Standard
$Paid
Full Time
Part Time

Description

Lippert Scholars Welders Pre-Apprenticeship Program

RTI and OJL

 

Related instruction - This instruction shall include, but not be limited to:

The following related training outline identifies subject matter that must be mastered by the pre-apprentice in order to successfully complete the program. The Following courses will be dual credit courses for pre-apprentices during the senior year of high school.

RTI Provider: Ivy Tech Community College – Elkhart

22351 County Road 17, Goshen, IN 46528

Izza Jatala, Apprenticeship Director

765-289-7001

 

Ivy Tech Community College

 

 

Course Description

Contact Hours

Evaluation

Gas Metal Arc (MIG) Welding

>WELD 207 – 3 Cr. Hrs.

Prerequisites: None

 

This course includes various gas metal welding (GMAW) processes including microwire, flux-core, inner shield, and submerged arc with emphasis on metal inert gas welding. This course is structured to include ample time to practice on GMAW processes including techniques of welding in all positions on various thickness of metal.

 

Optional: GMAW Active (3G & 4G) or 6G-AWS Cert

 

Lab time includes:

Detailed Overview of welding equipment

Overview of welding PPE

MIG Welding operation practice with metals of varying thickness

Practice of varying welding techniques

80 contact hours

 

By Final Grade of  C or higher

Introduction to Print Reading

>WELD 271– 3 Cr. Hrs.

Prerequisites: None

 

Provides the basic concept of reading a fabrication blueprint and covers the different parts of the print. It also provides an understanding of welding symbols used in blueprint reading. Computations of basic measurements including fraction and metrics along with conversion from one to the other are also covered. This course is designed for beginning welders and fabricators, and anyone needing to understand basic fabrication and assembly blueprint.

 

48 contact hours

By Final Grade of C or higher

AWS MIG Certification Prep

MFIT WEL10 – Skills-training

Prerequisites: None

 

Apprentices will have the opportunity to practice and demonstrate their ability to prepare weldments and attempt to earn a nationally recognized certification from the American Welding Society (AWS) including AWS GMAW D1.1

 

36 contact hours

Pass/Fail

Total Contact Hours: 164

 

 

Total Credit Hours: 6

 

 

 

 

 

On the Job Learning (OJL)

 

Pre-apprentices will gain 10 hours of practical, hands-on experience by working in one of Lippert’s manufacturing facilities during the morning three days per week.  In their role, they will be exposed to Lippert's processes and procedures and receive on-the-job training in welding, fabrication, riveting, etc.

 

Pre-apprentices will receive training in the various work experiences listed below. The order in which this training is given will be determined by the flow of work on the job and will not necessarily be in the order listed. The total term of apprenticeship is indicated below. The following OJL competencies must be mastered by pre-apprentices to complete the program and transition into the Registered Apprenticeship Program, Welder (Fitter – Machine Shop), with Lippert.

 

JOB FUNCTION 1: Company Model & Values

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Know and understand Lippert’s business model

 

 

B.  Know and understand Lippert’s mission statement

 

 

C.  Know and understand Lippert’s Core Values

 

 

D.   Know and understand Lippert’s customers

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 2: Workplace Communication

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.  Be fair, honest, and open when interacting with others.

 

 

B.     Display strong written and verbal communication

 

 

C.     Display strong listening and comprehension skills

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 3: Safety - Protect self and others

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Learn and follow employer specific safety procedures around electricity, machines, equipment & manufacturing processes

 

 

B.  Maintain clean work areas

 

 

C.  Understand how to work following OSHA industrial safety standards

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 4: Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 5: Operate welding equipment

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools

 

 

B.  Tack-weld fitter parts together

 

 

C.  Adjust and operate rolls; form material to proper radius

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 6: Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Study engineering drawings and blue prints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 7: Measure & Inspect Work Using Mechanical Tools & Testing Equipment

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Study engineering drawings and blue prints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 8: Lay out parts to prepare for assembly

Competencies

Signature

Date

A.     Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met

 

 

JOB FUNCTION 9: Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.

A.     Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities

SCHEDULE:
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING AT LIPPERT
MONDAY - WEDNESDAY 7:30 - 11:30AM
TECHNICAL TRAINING AT IVY TECH
THURSDAY 7:30-11:30AM

STUDY TABLE

FRIDAY 7:30-11:30AM


ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS WHILE IN THIS PROGRAM:
DILLIGENT EFFORT IN YOUR
ACADEMIC PERSUITS; COMPLETING
YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND,
YOUR IVY TECH, TECHNICAL
COURSES.
1.
EXCELLENT, ON-TIME, DAILY
ATTENDANCE TO WORK AND SCHOOL
2.
OVERLY COMMUNICATE ANY ISSUES
THAT WILL PREVENT YOU FROM
MEETING A SCHOOL OR WORK
COMMITTMENT.
3.
STRIVE TO BECOME A PRODUCTIVE
MEMBER OF THE LIPPERT TEAM.

Qualifications

Competencies

Good housekeeping and implementing/sustaining 5s standards 

Observation and promotion of all safety rules and policies 

Basic computer, reading/writing, and communication skills 

Ability to interpret manuals and technical drawings 

Highly motivated, organized, self-starter, able execute work from daily schedule 

Required to use honesty, integrity, and candor with the entire Maintenance team to create trust, and to support their passion for winning 

Committed to a maintaining positive attitude and caring about people 

Must be reliable and prompt  

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