Apprentice Welder (Union) – MIG/TIG, Steel & Aluminum

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc is seeking a Welder to apply welding and fabrication processes to metal, ensuring quality and customer standards. The role involves MIG and TIG welding, layout work, and reading blueprints in a fabrication environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years in steel manufacturing, a track record with MIG welding, forklift and overhead crane experience, and must enroll in the company apprenticeship program during onboarding. Union mindset and safety are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in steel or industrial manufacturing.
• Extensive MIG welding; TIG exposure preferred.
• Forklift and overhead crane experience.
• Able to pass physical requirements exam.
• Enrollment in a registered apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding and fabricating processes to carbon steel, stainless, and aluminum.
• Follow layouts, work orders and blueprints; set weld points and positions.
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specs.
• Maintain safety practices and records; use PPE as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned; adapt to changes as needed.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Safety procedures

Blueprint reading

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship program enrollment

Tools

Overhead crane

Measuring tools

Job description

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, Inc is seeking a Welder to apply welding and fabrication processes to metal, ensuring quality and customer standards. The role involves MIG and TIG welding, layout work, and reading blueprints in a fabrication environment.

Candidates should have 3+ years in steel manufacturing, a track record with MIG welding, forklift and overhead crane experience, and must enroll in the company apprenticeship program during onboarding. Union mindset and safety are emphasized.