Apprentice Welders are entry-level professionals developing their skills regarding the trade. Apprentice will work closely with lead people and designated mentors.
On-the-Job Training: Every program includes structured on-the-job training. Apprentices get hands-on training from an experienced mentor at the job site for typically not less than one year. On-the-job training is developed through mapping the skills and knowledge that the apprentice must learn throughout the program to be fully proficient at the job.
Related Instruction: Apprentices receive related instruction that complements on-the-job learning. This instruction delivers the technical, workforce, and academic competencies that apply to the job. Education partners collaborate with businesses to develop the curriculum based on the skills and knowledge needed by apprentices.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction/direction from qualified Journeyman Welder;
- Drug free at all times;
- Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation;
- High standard of integrity and professionalism;
- Helping out in various laborer
- Roustabout experience a plus;
- Various duties and projects as assigned.
- Ability to pass a manual welding test
- Ability to set up weld machines and interpret weld symbols
- Proficient in the use of inspection tools: calipers, weld, undercut, thread, pin and height gauges
- Ability to read and work from blue print drawings and specifications