Welding Apprentice: Build Skills with Mentored Training

Westerman, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee-Owned Company

Job summary

Westerman, Inc. is seeking an apprentice welder to develop first-level welding skills with the goal of placement within a department within six months. The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong work ethic, and meeting quality standards.

The position involves setup of MIG/Flux Core welds, assistive tasks for Welders, and adherence to safety practices. On-site work at the Oklahoma facility with standard day shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Welding Certificate and/or 1-6 months of welding knowledge required; basic welding knowledge preferred.
• Must pass weld skill pre-employment assessment.
• ASME welder performance qualification tests recommended.
• Intermediate math skills and ability to read a tape measure required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sets up welding machine to MIG or Flux Core to meet production and quality standards.
• Assists Welders in fit up, grinding, cutting, and equipment setup.
• Assists in layout of tanks and pressure vessel parts.
• Safely operates SMAW, GMAW or SAW welding processes.
• Safely uses various hand, air, and power tools.
• Learns to identify and document vessel parts/components.
• Works with mentor to complete tasks and training.
• Inspects welds to ensure no defects with mentor guidance.
• Completes 90-day onboarding checklist.

Skills

Welding basics

Math skills

Blueprint reading

Quality awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Welding Certificate

Tools

Tape measure

Welding equipment

Pressure gauges

Job description

Westerman, Inc. is seeking an apprentice welder to develop first-level welding skills with the goal of placement within a department within six months. The role emphasizes self-motivation, strong work ethic, and meeting quality standards.

The position involves setup of MIG/Flux Core welds, assistive tasks for Welders, and adherence to safety practices. On-site work at the Oklahoma facility with standard day shifts.