Welder Apprentice - Weekend Shift

Johnson Controls; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Fitter Welder Apprentice to gain hands-on experience in fit up, fabrication and welding under expert supervision. You'll work weekends (Fri–Sun) 5:00 am to 5:30 pm and earn $21.50 per hour with a shift premium, in a manufacturing environment focused on safety and continuous improvement.

You’ll apply MIG welding, read blueprints, and operate equipment like the Miller Aluma Pro.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months MIG welding experience.
• Must pass 2G plate and 6G short-arc pipe welding tests within Johnson Controls – San Antonio.
• Read and interpret production drawings, blueprints and specifications.
• High School Diploma or GED or certifications required.
• Follow ODS and Training Documents; adhere to safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform fit-up, fabrication and core welding to vendors and managers.
• Operate welding equipment including GMAW and flame-cutting processes safely.
• Maintain accurate reports and documentation and ensure quality.
• Assist in training trainees and promote 5S and Kaizen within the facility.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading blueprints

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma, GED or certifications

Tools

Miller Aluma Pro Mig gun

GMAW

Plasma Cutter

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

Job Description Shift

Weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Hours: 5:00 am to 5:30pm Pay: $21.50 + Shift Premium

Join the Johnson Controls team as a Fitter Welder Apprentice at our San Antonio, TX plant. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the manufacturing industry. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals while developing essential skills in fit up, fabrication and welding.

What you will do

• You will be responsible for the local delivery and execution of the fit up, fabrication and core welding to vendors and managers in accordance with Johnson Controls principles, corporate policies and procedures, and plant operations.
• You will perform a variety of employment related functions for the ultimate purpose of enhancing employee engagement, safety and health, productivity and ensuring employee compliance with Company policies in a manufacturing facility.

How you will do it

• Fitter Welder Apprentice will have the ability to apply minimum of 6 months of MIG welding experience into product.
• Operate Miller Aluma Pro Mig gun.
• Successfully apply fit up, fabricate, and weld discipline into standard models.
• Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding)and Plasma Cutter.
• Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Conduct technical inspections.
• Prepare input for various management and log reports.
• Read and review blueprints and specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair/rework techniques.
• Complete motor coupling installations.
• Participate in training program as trainee/trainer as required.
• Practice and promote 5S throughout facility.
• Participate in Kaizen events.
• Other assigned work as required.

What we look for

• Have successfully passed 2G plate welding test and 6G short arc pipe welding test within Johnson Controls - San Antonio
• The use of various hand tools, machinery and equipment will be required to manufacture metal Standard blueprint knowledge
• This position will work with supervisors and leadman to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, welding according to pre-set parameters using GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding processes
• The ability to scan in and out of work orders is a must
• Proven knowledge and skill in operating all metalworking machinery
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions
• Required: Minimum of 6 months of MIG Alloy and Steel welding experience
• Follow Operation Description Sheet (ODS) and Training Documents
• High School Diploma, GED or certifications
• Follow All Safety Policies and Protocols
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Positivity- energetic and wants other to succeed
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Operating Equipment Ethics and Integrity
• Planning and Organizing
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to give and receive feedback effectively
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred

• Welding technical school certification GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding experience Tig welding experience (1+) years' experience as a welder Experience with routine maintenance operations Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in diverse working environments Able to work well under pressure Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always

Hiring hourly range

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $21.50 (Hourly rate to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, location and alignment with market data.)

This position includes a competitive benefits package. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

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