Welder Apprentice

Preferred Industrial Contractors, Inc.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Industrial Contractors is seeking a Welder Apprentice for work in Nederland, Texas. This entry-level position offers a pathway to develop welding skills and a career in industrial construction.

You will assist welders with fabrication tasks, prepare materials, and learn welding techniques and safety practices. The role requires reliable transport, willingness to learn, and ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be registered in a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship program.
• Welding training or hands-on experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop welding skills.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Dependable with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work overtime and varying schedules as needed.
• Must meet applicable jobsite requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders with welding and fabrication activities.
• Prepare materials by grinding, cutting, cleaning, and beveling.
• Assist with fitting, positioning, and tack welding materials.
• Learn proper welding techniques, procedures, and safety practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety requirements.

Skills

Welding

Hand tools

Safety practices

Tools

Grinding tools

Cutting tools

Beveling tools

Job description

Description

Preferred Industrial Contractors is seeking a Welder Apprentice for work in Nederland, Texas. This is an entry-level opportunity for someone looking to develop their welding skills and build a career in industrial construction.

Responsibilities

• Assist welders with welding and fabrication activities.
• Prepare materials by grinding, cutting, cleaning, and beveling.
• Assist with fitting, positioning, and tack welding materials.
• Learn proper welding techniques, procedures, and safety practices.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and a clean work area.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety requirements.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Must be registered in a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved apprenticeship program.
• Welding training or hands-on experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and develop welding skills.
• Basic knowledge of hand and power tools.
• Dependable with reliable transportation.
• Ability to work overtime and varying schedules as needed.
• Must meet applicable jobsite requirements.

Job Location: Nederland, TX

Preferred Industrial Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.