Welding Apprentice: 6,000-Hour Paid Training Path

Fairbanks Morse, LLC in; Fairfield (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Mentorship

Career path

Safety culture

Job summary

American Fan is seeking a Welder Apprentice as part of a 6,000-hour paid training program. You will work alongside experienced welders, gain hands-on skills, and build a long-term career in manufacturing. Structured milestones, daily mentorship, and a clear path to journeyperson welding await you.

This paid program emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous learning in a team-focused environment. If you are ready to turn welding into a career, this is where you start.

Qualifications

• Recent trade school graduate in welding/metal fabrication.
• Basic welding and safety knowledge; familiarity with GMAW.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to learning the trade.
• Open-minded, coachable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with GMAW (MIG) welding and basic fabrication tasks.
• Set up workstations: gather materials, position parts, and prepare joints.
• Operate basic hand tools and power tools (grinders, wire wheels, clamps, etc.).
• Measure and check parts using tape measures, squares, and gauges.
• Follow safety procedures and use proper PPE at all times.
• Read and follow basic drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.

Skills

GMAW/MIG

Fabrication basics

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Trade school graduate in welding/metal fabrication

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

American Fan is seeking a Welder Apprentice as part of a 6,000-hour paid training program. You will work alongside experienced welders, gain hands-on skills, and build a long-term career in manufacturing. Structured milestones, daily mentorship, and a clear path to journeyperson welding await you.

This paid program emphasizes safety, quality, and continuous learning in a team-focused environment. If you are ready to turn welding into a career, this is where you start.