Welder apprentice [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

Description : What You Will Do :

We are seeking a Welder Apprentice to learn the skills and techniques necessary to become a professional welder. The Welder Apprentice will assist experienced welders with various tasks such as cutting, grinding, welding and fitting metal parts. This position requires a willingness to perform physical labor and learn from a team of experienced professionals.

• Assist welders in setting up and preparing weld surfaces, equipment, and materials as needed
• Cut and grind metal pieces to fit properly and remove any impurities
• Perform basic welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and stick welding techniques
• Clean and maintain welding equipment and tools daily
• Move materials and equipment as directed by lead welders
• Learn and follow safety guidelines and procedures at all times while performing welding tasks
• Collaborate with other team members to complete projects on time and to performance expectations
• Attend mandatory safety meetings and training sessions
• Assist fabrication team with various tasks (Sawing, Rolling, Bending, Fit up)
• Assist in assembly of product packages
• Assist in painting and sandblasting as needed
• Read blueprints and drawings and take measurements to plan layout
• Align parts using calipers, tape measures, etc. and clamp pieces.
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to determine flaws
• Perform dimensional checks throughout the process to ensure that tolerances are adhered to according to blueprints
• Confer with engineering, supervisor and manufacturing team members to exchange technical information
• Assist in the design of fixtures and tooling to meet special engineering needs
• Communicate effectively with the team to clarify instructions and address production issues
• Be willing to Float to other Departments to meet production demands as needed

Work required overtime periodically

The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Work schedule : Monday through Friday – 6 : 15 am – 2 : 45 pm. 30-minute lunch break

Requirements : Requirements :

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience : Previous welding experience and experience operating forklift preferred, Microsoft platform proficient

Functional Skills : Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and lift up to 50 pounds. Excellent hand-eye coordination and attention to detail

Language Skills : Proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, is essential for effective communication with team members, documenting work, and ensuring safety in the workplace.

Culture Match Behaviors : Commitment to safety – Collaborative -Inquisitive - Strong work ethic -Flexibility -Continuous improvement.

Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, push, pull, and carry items frequently

Aerzen USA Corp is an equal opportunity employer and selects employees on the basis of skills and experience. Aerzen USA ensures that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, religion, marital status, ancestry, disability, veteran’s status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions and actions are based on merit and made without regard to any characteristic protected by state, federal or local law.

All offers of employment at Aerzen USA Corp are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Aerzen USA Corp has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. Alcohol and drug misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Aerzen employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Aerzen USA Corp is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and misuse in the workplace. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work. Refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including termination of employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.