Fitter/Welder Trainee

giwx; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

giwx offers a structured welding trainee program designed to teach shop safety and the fundamentals of Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W.). The four-to-six-week indoor training leads to potential placement in either the Complex Fabrication or Marine department depending on performance.

Participants will learn to safely set up and operate welding gear, weld in multiple positions, and assess welds for specification compliance.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills; ability to convert fractions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/trainers.
• Motivated to continuously improve and learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn to safely and properly set up and operate welding and burning equipment.
• Learn to safely produce quality welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Learn to fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specification.
• Pass successfully 1/16" flux core wire in all positions with unlimited thickness plate to become Fitter/Welder.

Skills

Basic math

Read tape measure

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Communication

Mechanical aptitude

Autonomy

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the welding instructor, the trainee is taught Shop Safety, the fundamentals of Flux Cored Arc Welding (F.C.A.W.), and basic burning and scarfing. The training program takes 4-6 weeks to complete. Upon completing the training program successfully, the trainee will either be transferred to our Complex Fabrication or Marine department. Training will be conducted indoors; work assignments may be outside in all types of weather and/or covered fabrication bay.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this role. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Learn to safely and properly set up and operate welding and burning equipment.
• Learn to safely produce quality welds in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
• Learn to fit, tack, and weld component parts in position, and examine welds for adherence to specification.
• Pass successfully 1/16\" flux core wire in all positions with unlimited thickness plate to become Fitter/Welder.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The following generally describes requirements to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period to successfully perform the assigned duties.

• Basic math skills; ability to convert fractions.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers/trainers.
• Motivated to continuously improve and learn new skills.

Experience and Education

• Previous experience is not required. However, a demonstrated interest in welding is advantageous, as well as any previous welding experience at school or work.
• Manufacturing or construction experience is a plus.

Compensation

The base pay range for this role is $21 – $21 per hour.