Company Description

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, BiFi, Peperami, Wild River, Golden Island and Country Fresh Meats.

Job Description

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 

Qualifications

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 

Additional Information

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.