Pre-Apprentice Welder — Learn Welding & Fabrication

muellerwaterproducts; Kimball (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Pre-Apprentice Welder to learn alongside partnering high school instruction and assist Welders in fabrication and welding. The program prioritizes safety, precise measuring, and on-the-job training within our manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a High School Manufacturing Practicum, must have OSHA 10, and be 16 or older. Training hours and supervision are provided during standard M-F business hours.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in High School Manufacturing Practicum, with at least a junior standing.
• Must be registered with the appropriate state entity as a registered Pre-Apprentice.
• Must have successfully completed school-sponsored OSHA 10 safety certificate.
• Must be at least 16 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Complete required training and coursework through the Pre-Apprentice Program before on‑the‑job training hours.
• Obtain the basic ability to read blueprints, weld symbols, weld procedures, engineering plans, material documents, specifications, reference planes, and locations of surfaces.
• Assist under the direction and observation of qualified Welder in full-cycle fabrication processes.
• Assist in verifying parts match work orders on the BOM (Bill of Materials).
• Under the direction of a qualified Welder, maintain specifications by observing drilling, grooving, and cutting, welding, taking measurements, detecting malfunctions, checking weld machine parameters, and adhering to quality assurance procedures and processes.
• Develop skills in welding and fabrication
• Signals issues or irregularities to the appropriate Welder, team lead, or supervisor.
• Develop a comprehension of the process of documentation as a Welder by completing production and quality logs.
• Assist in keeping the work area and department clean and organized.
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Also, flags any equipment or safety issues to lead, supervisors, maintenance, or EHS teams utilizing "Stop, Call, Wait" procedure.

Skills

Safety standards

Basic math

Reading blueprints

Hand tools familiarity

Education

High School Manufacturing Practicum (junior)

OSHA 10 safety certificate

Tools

Micrometer calipers

Dial calipers

Welding tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Mueller Water Products, Inc. is seeking a Pre-Apprentice Welder to learn alongside partnering high school instruction and assist Welders in fabrication and welding. The program prioritizes safety, precise measuring, and on-the-job training within our manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a High School Manufacturing Practicum, must have OSHA 10, and be 16 or older. Training hours and supervision are provided during standard M-F business hours.