Manufacturing Apprentice

Welker; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Welker, based in Sugar Land, TX, is offering a Manufacturing Apprentice role to learn assembly of engineered parts from drawings and shop instructions. You’ll gain experience with ERP and CAD tools while participating in warehouse tasks and testing processes.

The role is physically demanding, requiring lifting up to 50 pounds and standing most of the day, with outdoor work in a climate-free setting. Growth through hands-on training is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be a current student seeking a manufacturing apprenticeship.
• Willing to learn to assemble products from engineering drawings.
• Able to use ERP and CAD software.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds and stand 90–95% of the day.
• Comfortable working outdoors in areas without climate control.

Responsibilities

• Follow technical specifications and work instructions.
• Assemble engineered products and learn about CNC lathes and mills.
• Learn how Oil and Gas products are tested and perform testing.
• Handle warehouse tasks including inventory, receiving, and shipping.
• Meet departmental delivery goals by prioritizing workload in a timely manner.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Work Ethic

Commitment to Learning

Technical Aptitude

Attention to Detail

Education

Currently enrolled student (college or technical program)

Tools

ERP software

CAD software

Job description

About Us

A family-owned company in Sugar Land, Texas, Welker designs and manufactures innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and beyond. With 65+ years of industry experience, ERP system, 3D CAD software, and on-site manual and computer-aided machines, we are a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service.

If you're looking to make a difference at a dynamic, forward-looking company, Welker might be the right fit for you.

About Our Manufacturing Apprentice Role

We’re looking for a few students who would like to learn about parts and assemblies that have been engineered right here in Sugar Land, TX. You’ll be surrounded by expertise that can teach you how to assemble products from an engineering drawing, work instructions, and other such resources. You’ll also work with industry standard computer software such as Enterprise Resource Planning software. There are also Warehouse related activities to add to your resume!

It's a physical job - you may be on your feet for 90% to 95% of your workday. You will be expected to safely lift and carry items up to 50 pounds. Bending, stretching, and climbing ladders will be daily activities.

Responsibilities

• Be introduced to technical specifications, engineering drawings, and be able to follow work instructions


• Assemble engineered products and learn about the source of manufactured parts, such as CNC lathes and mills


• Learn how Oil and Gas products are tested and perform the testing


• Take on various Warehouse tasks including inventory, receiving, and shipping


• Meet departmental delivery goals by prioritizing and completing workload in a timely manner

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

Key Skills

• Communication: You will interact with peers, team leads, and managers in a kind and professional manner, because communication is essential for a successful day


• Teamwork: You work well with others with an attitude of cooperation and achievement, and you are committed to the success of the team as a whole


• Work Ethic: You are production-focused and have a highly developed sense of urgency and prioritization to help us meet our delivery timelines


• Commitment to Learning: You are committed to learning our extensive product line, from what these products do to understanding the mechanics of how they work


• Technical Aptitude: You'll be at home working in an innovative, mechanically-minded group; we design and manufacture a full line of mechanical products used in several industries


• Attention to Detail: You make a conscious effort to focus on quality and safety

The Welker team is a diverse and motivated group. These key skills keep our Manufacturing department running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Comfortable in a warehouse setting and working outdoors in areas without climate control; ability to meet the physical requirements of the position


• This position is open to candidates who are interested in working full time and for current students interested in working part time after school hours (afternoon to early evening)

Does this sound like you?