Apprentice Welder (Hybrid)

Placements24; Willows (CA); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship

Project exposure

Competitive salary

Trade qualification

Safe workshop

Remote admin tasks

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a Welder apprenticeship in Welkom. The hybrid role blends hands-on welding in the workshop with potential remote administrative tasks, under guidance of certified welders.

You will learn MIG, TIG, and Arc welding, and gain skills in fabrication, inspection, and safety. The program focuses on practical application and theoretical understanding, preparing you for a career in construction, manufacturing and engineering.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in welding and metal fabrication.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a workshop environment and adapt to varying tasks.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics concepts.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Matriculation certificate or equivalent, with preference for technical subjects.
• Ability to commute to the Welkom workshop regularly.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Arc, etc.) under supervision.
• Read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding, including cleaning and grinding.
• Perform welding operations on various types of metals and thicknesses.
• Inspect welds for quality, integrity, and adherence to specifications.
• Operate welding equipment and associated tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure consumable stock levels are adequate.
• Follow all safety protocols and workplace procedures meticulously.
• Assist with metal preparation, cutting, and assembly tasks.

Skills

Interest in welding

Hand-eye coordination

Attention to detail

Workshop adaptability

Maths basics

Education

Matriculation

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing fabrication and manufacturing business in Welkom, is looking for enthusiastic individuals to embark on an apprenticeship as a Welder. This hybrid role will involve significant time spent in the workshop learning and practicing various welding techniques, alongside potential for some administrative or planning tasks that can be performed remotely. You will be trained under the guidance of certified welders, mastering techniques such as MIG, TIG, and Arc welding. The program is designed to develop your skills in metal joining, fabrication, and inspection, preparing you for a career in a field crucial to construction, manufacturing, and engineering. We are committed to providing a safe and educational environment where you can build a solid foundation in the welding trade. This role requires both practical application and theoretical understanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Arc, etc.) under supervision.
• Read and interpret welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings.
• Prepare metal surfaces for welding, including cleaning and grinding.
• Perform welding operations on various types of metals and thicknesses.
• Inspect welds for quality, integrity, and adherence to specifications.
• Operate welding equipment and associated tools safely and efficiently.
• Maintain welding equipment and ensure consumable stock levels are adequate.
• Follow all safety protocols and workplace procedures meticulously.
• Assist with metal preparation, cutting, and assembly tasks.

Requirements

• A keen interest in welding and metal fabrication.
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Willingness to work in a workshop environment and adapt to varying tasks.
• Basic understanding of mathematics and physics concepts.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Matriculation certificate or equivalent, with preference for technical subjects.
• Ability to commute to the Welkom workshop regularly.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in multiple welding disciplines.
• Mentorship from experienced and certified professional welders.
• Exposure to diverse welding projects and materials.
• A competitive starting salary with opportunities for advancement.
• Gain a recognized trade qualification upon successful completion.
• A safe and supportive workshop environment.
• Potential for occasional remote administrative involvement.