Weld Apprentice

Victaulic Company; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

Prescription

Disability

Life Insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Victaulic is seeking a Welding Technician to join our Utah manufacturing team. You will participate in a structured training program to develop welding skills and knowledge, then perform welds per drawings and instructions.

You will maintain clean work areas, keep records, follow safety procedures, and ensure equipment calibration and welding practices meet company standards. This role requires commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to safely operate hand and power tools.
• Able to read blueprints is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in training program to develop welding skills and knowledge.
• Ensure all welds are clean, grinded and inspected; repair welds if necessary before moving product to next operation.
• All welds to be performed according to drawings and/or instructions.
• Ensure that all inspection record and other record requirement are filled out neatly and correctly and returned to supervisor at the end of work day.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with established company procedures.
• Make sure that welding machine calibration sticker is up-to-date.
• Maintain a neat and clean workplace; comply with FEM and LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Immediately report any unsafe equipment to supervisor, lock out equipment until repairs can be performed.
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures.
• Use flame cutting equipment if instructed.

Skills

Welding skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tool operation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Description

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions!

Expectations

WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYEMENT, EMPLOYEE MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A HORIZONTAL AND VERTICAL MULTI-PASS FILLET WELD TEST WITH FLUX CORED ARC PROCESS. TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED.

Job Responsibilities

• Actively participate in training program to develop welding skills and knowledge.
• Ensure all welds are clean, grinded and inspected; repair welds if necessary before moving product to next operation
• All welds to be performed according to drawings and/or instructions.
• Ensure that all inspection record and other record requirement are filled out neatly and correctly and returned to supervisor at the end of work day
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with established company procedures
• Make sure that welding machine calibration sticker is up-to-date
• Maintain a neat and clean workplace; comply with any FEM and LEAN manufacturing principles
• Immediately report any unsafe equipment to supervisor, lock out equipment until repairs can be performed
• Adhere to company policies and safety procedures
• Use flame cutting equipment if instructed

Safety Equipment Requirement

The use of appropriate safety equipment, as described below, is a mandatory condition of employment and not a matter of choice. Victaulic will provide the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) when required. The safety equipment that must be worn while performing job responsibilities includes:

• Welding helmet (auto darkening) and knowledge of how to operate lens
• Hearing protection
• Safety Shoes (Met-Guard Type)
• Face shield (as required)
• Safety glasses
• Flame Retardant clothing, such as a leather apron
• Welding Gloves

Education and Skill Requirement

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Able to safely operate hand and power tools
• Able to read blueprints is preferred

Schedule: Full Time

Training Hours Mon-Friday 6am-2:30pm

Once training is passed schedule will be Mon-Thurs 6am-4:30pm

Pay: $18 per hour

Victaulic has what you're looking for - career opportunity, professional development, excellent benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Our people are our best asset, so we take care of them.

About Us

Victaulic is a global leader in mechanical pipe joining innovations and is the world's leading producer of mechanical pipe joining solutions. The company has 13 manufacturing facilities and 28 branches worldwide with 4,400 employees who speak 43 languages across the globe. With over 2000 global patents, Victaulic solutions are at work in more than 140 countries across diverse business lines including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power generation, water and wastewater treatment, military and marine, as well as commercial building. Since the 1950's Victaulic has been providing ground-breaking fire protection products and system solutions to challenges faced by engineers, contractors, property managers and fire marshals. Victaulic is a leading fire protection manufacturer of innovative fire products and fire fighting systems including fire sprinklers, fire extinguishing and fire suppression systems, pipe couplings and fittings, and flow control valves. These products are used in commercial, infrastructure and industrial applications to protect people and property.

Why Victaulic?

• The Morning Calls Top Work Place
• Opportunity for growth and Innovation
• VPP World Class Safety Program
• Company Matched 401k Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

Benefits effective on first day of employment

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Prescription
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K matching