Welder apprentice Jobs in Gilbert, AZ

As a Stainless-Steel Piping Welder/Assembler, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding stainless steel piping systems used in the electronics industry. In this role, you will apply your expertise in GTAW/TIG welding, pipe fitting, blueprint interpretation, and quality workmanship while ensuring compliance with safety and industry standards.

What You Will Do

• Weld stainless steel piping systems using TIG (GTAW) and other approved welding processes.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, P&ID diagrams, isometric drawings, and welding procedures.
• Fit, align, and assemble pipe sections, valves, fittings, and supports.
• Perform root, fill, and cap welds in accordance with ASME B31.3 requirements.
• Conduct visual inspections of welds to ensure quality and compliance.
• Prepare materials by cutting, beveling, grinding, and cleaning pipe surfaces.
• Operate welding machines, grinders, pipe cutting equipment, and measuring tools.
• Follow welding procedures, quality control requirements, and project specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment and comply with OSHA and company safety regulations.
• Complete required documentation, including weld logs and inspection records.
• Coordinate with supervisors, teammates, and QA/QC inspectors to support successful project completion.

Position Details

• Location: Chandler, AZ
• Work Environment: On-site at the Chandler Fab Shop
• Reporting To: Production Manager
• Shift Hours -- 7am to 4pm (Monday to Friday)

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3-5 years of stainless-steel pipe welding experience.
• Proficiency in GTAW/TIG welding on stainless steel pipe.
• Ability to pass applicable weld qualification tests.
• Knowledge of ASME and applicable piping codes and standards.
• Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in physically demanding environments.
• AWS Certified Welder certification.
• No sponsorship is provided for this role.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and climb.
• Ability to work at heights.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for precision welding tasks.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

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Annual or Hourly Compensation Range:

$27-$29.51/HR Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations. Click here for additional benefits information. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

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Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.