Apprentice Welding Tech Jobs

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for a wide range of welding processes and equipment fabrication under direction of the Welding Foreman.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Adheres to all customer care standards.
• Understands properties of various types of steel and other welding metals (including but not limited to hardness; brittleness; elongation; tensile, etc.) and can determine the best type for the repair.
• Work within and promote corporate vision, mission, and values of the organization.
• Actively cares and advocates safety at Western States. Adhere to all applicable safety policies, procedures and standards.
• May accomplish training and serve as a team member in support of Western States’ strategic programs, projects, and initiatives.
• Sets up equipment properly according to the function and application.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Understands and performs with assistance all welding processes to repair and fabricate equipment, including but not limited to Stick, MIG, TIG, Dual Shield/Flux Core Wire, Sub arc, tin ware repair welding with Master Technician assistance.
• Determines appropriate welding process based on repair type.
• Performs fabrication, including but not limited to line-boring; straightening, etc.
• Handles all public and internal inquiries in a prompt and friendly manner.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to attain certification in all welding processes required; AWS certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Intermediate proficiency in all welding processes and fabrication.
• Ability to work overtime with little or no notice.
• Consistent attendance and timeliness.
• Understanding of the metric system.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Experience and knowledge of CAT equipment preferred.
• Proficiency or certification as a welder/fabricator of heavy equipment preferred.
• Associate Degree from an accredited vocational school preferred.
• Previous experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick processes preferred.
• One year minimum welding and industry-specific machine work experience required. Line boring experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write in English).

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Exposure to high noise level
• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs in accordance with Western States’ Lifting Safe Work Practice to include amount and approach.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures and environment
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time along with walking, sitting, climbing stairs, reaching (including but not limited to above-shoulder reaching), repetitive bending, pushing, pulling, leaning and twisting.
• Exposure to fumes

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It is not intended be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this classification.