Student Welder Apprentice

Stevens Towing Co., Inc.; Yonges Island (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Stevens Towing Co., Inc. is seeking Student Welder Apprentices for the Spring 2020 semester, offering an opportunity for high school students to gain practical experience and earn credits. This role involves partnering with skilled welders and learning to apply various welding techniques.

Candidates must possess good math and problem-solving skills, along with knowledge of basic geometry. Safety training is essential, in line with company policies.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills necessary for welding projects.
• Ability to problem-solve in hands-on scenarios.
• Knowledge of basic geometry required for cuts and measurements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with experienced welders to learn skills.
• Gain familiarity with safety rules and proper equipment usage.
• Comply with safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Good math skills

Problem-solving

Basic geometry knowledge

Job description

Unless otherwise defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with STEVENS TOWING COMPANY, INC. is of an "at-will" nature, which means the employee may resign at any time and STEVENS TOWING COMPANY, INC. may discharge the employee at any time with or without cause.

Stevens Towing Co., Inc., through Charleston County School District, has positions open for Student Welder Apprentices for the Spring 2020 semester for Baptist Hill High School and Johns Island High School students interested in a work-based learning opportunity. This opportunity offers high school credit and hourly compensation. The Spring apprenticeship term runs from January 2020 through May 2020.

This training position requires one to partner and work with an experienced welder to gain skills in the following areas: different gases (argon, helium, argon/carbon dioxide, filler and base metals, metal tensile and yield strength, welding materials and alloys, applying these processes to manufacturing, repairing, modifying, rebuilding and assembling structures, pipe preparation and fitting, and plate welding.

Required to participate in random drug screens as a condition of employment.

Stevens Towing Company, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity At-Will Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

Requirements

Must have good math skills to do well in any welding project, you have to be good in problem solving and know basic geometry.

Required to learn safety rules and become familiar with proper usage of safety equipment. Required to comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures at all times under the direction of Stevens Towing Company, Inc.’s safety policies.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act, should you have a disability that requires assistance and / or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact Human Resources at Stevens Towing Co., Inc.