Weld Maintenance Apprentice - 3rd Shift

Jefferson Industries Corporation; West Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 30,996 - 39,261; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Flexible medical coverage options

401(k) retirement plans

Monthly and annual bonuses

Job summary

Jefferson Industries Corporation in West Jefferson, NC is seeking an Apprentice to join their Weld Maintenance team on a third shift schedule. Responsibilities include cleaning fixtures, assisting in maintenance, and working alongside experienced technicians to develop necessary skills.

The role offers a competitive hourly rate ranging from $22.50 to $28.50, alongside various benefits including paid vacation, flexible medical coverage options, and 401(k) retirement plans. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated and capable of working diverse hours.

Qualifications

• Ability to work odd shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Perform job duties safely, effectively, and accurately.
• Participation in a 2-year apprenticeship program to become a technician.

Responsibilities

• Clean fixtures using dry ice machine and hand tools.
• Remove spatter buildup from fixtures.
• Grease robots as scheduled and perform robot backups.
• Work with a Weld Maintenance technician to learn technical skills.

Skills

Ability to use basic hand tools

Self-motivated with minimal supervision

Quality-oriented

Effective verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Jefferson Industries Corp – West Jefferson, OH 43162

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.50 – $28.50 per hour

Job Category: Automotive

Jefferson Industries, the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, offers design and development of press dies and other tools for automotive products. We engage in product development programs including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high-quality product manufacturing and a timely, flexible approach to customer needs.

We are actively seeking an Apprentice to join Weld Maintenance on 3rd Shift (core schedule: Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am).

Job Duties

• Clean fixtures using dry ice machine and general hand tools.
• Remove spatter buildup from fixtures and check cables for security.
• Grease robots as scheduled, perform robot backups, and replace batteries.
• Perform and support basic maintenance activities.
• Work with a Weld Maintenance technician to learn technical skills needed to develop into a Weld Maintenance Technician.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation

• Weekly Pay.
• Additional $1.00 per hour at 5 and 10 years of service.
• Additional $0.50 per hour for 2nd or 3rd shift premium.
• Holiday Pay.
• Shutdown Pay – Summer (around July 4th) and Winter (around Christmas/New Year’s).
• Monthly Perfect Attendance Bonus, Annual Perfect Attendance Bonus, bi-annual TEAM Achievement Bonus, Annual Profit Share Bonus.

Benefits

• Paid vacation.
• Three medical options for flexible coverage.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Free dental and vision (must be enrolled in medical benefit).
• Voluntary supplemental insurance: Life, Hospital Indemnity, Group Accident, Critical Illness.
• Company-paid: Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Basic Life & AD&D (employee coverage – 2× annual base earnings; spouse flat $10,000; child flat up to $5,000).
• 401(k) retirement – Traditional and ROTH contributions, company match.
• 401(k) retirement profit share – funded 100% by company based on percentage of eligible earnings each quarter, available regardless of participation in 401(k).
• Referral bonus, tuition reimbursement, safety equipment reimbursement (boots, glasses), company-paid uniforms and laundering, Tickets@Work discount program (hotels, car rentals, tickets).

Skills & Requirements

• Ability to use basic hand tools.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work odd shifts, weekends, holidays, shutdowns, and overtime.
• Quality-oriented and understand how every task may impact quality.
• Perform job duties safely, effectively, and accurately.
• Computer literacy.
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement agenda.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Participation in a 2-year apprenticeship program to become a technician.