John Zink Spring 2026 Welding Co-Op

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, seeks a Welding Co-Op to join our Tulsa manufacturing team beginning January 2027. This program is designed for a student pursuing welding or related technical training to apply classroom and hands‑on skills in a real manufacturing environment.

PPE and all equipment will be provided. You will gain hands‑on experience with MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW), read blueprints, and collaborate with experienced welders to build practical fabrication

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a welding or related technical program at an accredited technical school, community college, or college.
• Experience and/or coursework using one or more welding processes such as MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), or Flux Core (FCAW).
• Experience and/or coursework reading and interpreting blueprints or technical drawings.
• Able to work in Tulsa, Oklahoma beginning January 2027.

Responsibilities

• Apply welding coursework and hands‑on training in a manufacturing environment while following required safety controls and PPE requirements.
• Assist with joining and fabricating metal using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW).
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to support fabrication activities.
• Use measuring devices, mathematics, and appropriate tools to complete work accurately.
• Learn to set up, operate, fit, and position welding equipment for required welds.
• Support related fabrication activities related to plasma cutting including fitting, welding, and grinding.
• Work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing team members to develop technical capabilities and contribute to quality work.
• Opportunity to work with stainless steel and other high‑end materials.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Welding processes (FCAW/SMAW)

Blueprint reading

Education

Welding program in progress

Job description

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Welding Co-Op to join our manufacturing team beginning January 2027 in Tulsa, OK. This opportunity is designed for a student pursuing welding or a related technical program who is ready to apply their classroom and hands‑on training in a manufacturing environment. All equipment, materials, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to perform the role will be provided.

Our Team

John Zink continues to grow its Tulsa Manufacturing Facility into a world‑class operation recognized for safety, environmental excellence, innovation, and customer service. As a Welding Co‑Op, you will work alongside experienced team members while building practical welding and fabrication capabilities.

What You Will Do

• Apply welding coursework and hands‑on training in a manufacturing environment while following required safety controls and PPE requirements.
• Assist with joining and fabricating metal using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW).
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to support fabrication activities.
• Use measuring devices, mathematics, and appropriate tools to complete work accurately.
• Learn to set up, operate, fit, and position welding equipment for required welds.
• Support related fabrication activities related to plasma cutting including fitting, welding, and grinding.
• Work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing team members to develop technical capabilities and contribute to quality work.
• Opportunity to work with stainless steel and other high‑end materials.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a welding, welding technology, or closely related technical program at an accredited technical school, community college, or college.
• Experience and/or coursework using one or more welding processes such as MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), or Flux Core (FCAW).
• Experience and/or coursework reading and interpreting blueprints or technical drawings.
• Able to work in Tulsa, Oklahoma beginning January 2027.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Anticipated completion of a welding or related technical program in Spring 2027.
• Hands‑on experience welding stainless steel.
• Experience with multiple welding processes, including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Flux Core (FCAW), Stick (SMAW), and/or Subarc (SAW).

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, John Zink is a global leader in emissions control and a pioneer in modern Combustion solutions. Our research and development facilities make up the largest testing complex of its kind. Additionally, our worldwide service organization is the largest, most technically advanced team of its kind. We provide solutions to capture emissions, destroy pollutants, manage waste and heat vital processes to help industries operate more cleanly and efficiently.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

This employer uses E-Verify.