Welder apprentice job description

• Moving work pieces, tools, and supplies, manually or by hand truck;
• Performing any combination of duties to assist workers in welding, brazing, and thermal and arc cutting activities;
• Lifting, moving, and holding or clamping work pieces to table, into jigs, or into position as directed manually or by using pry bar.

• Eagerness and willingness to learn and receive instruction/direction from qualified Journeyman Welder;
• Strong working knowledge of job site safety as well as ability to complete a company specific safety orientation;
• High standard of integrity and professionalism;
• Ability to lift 50lbs;
• Helping out around the yard in various laborer duties such as; moving parts, assisting welders, painting, etc;
• Roustabout experience a plus;
• Will be assisting Welders as needed (apprentice);
• Various duties and projects as assigned.

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We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

This program will consist of two parts: an onboarding phase and a training phase. The onboarding phase can be completed as full-time (2 months) or part-time (4 months); the training phase must be completed as full-time employment (3 months).

• Perform various manual welding processes to RLWS quality standards and expectations

• Interpret manufacturing drawings to achieve proper welds and part acceptability.

• Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material

• Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations

• Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload

• Operate power tools and basic hand tools

• Other job functions as assigned

This position requires individuals to study material outside of work hours to pass written tests with 70% accuracy or better. Individuals will also take practical tests throughout training. All written and practical tests must be passed in order to complete the training program.

Individuals who complete the weld development program are asked to complete a two (2) year employment agreement.

Applicants should have no current restrictions for the following physical activities:

• Frequent lifting
• Frequent standing on concrete floor
• Frequent walking
• Frequent overhead crane operation
• Frequent reaching below waist

• Regular bending, twisting or standing for long periods of time

• Frequent climbing
• Occasional use of creeper - task specific
• Occasional sitting for welding operations
• Occasional carrying of product
• Occasional lifting of 75#
• Occasional reaching above shoulders
• Occasional pushing and pulling
• Occasional forklift operation
• Typical indoor manufacturing environment with varying temperature extremes
• Fast-paced environment with deadline expectations
• PPE: Safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, face shield, hard hat, ear plugs, welding helmet, FR welding sleeves and/or jacket All PPE except for safety shoes and welding helmet are provided by RLWS

Education and Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is required to begin the second part of this program.

No experience as a welder is necessary, just a passion for the profession.

Candidates will need to pass pre-assessment tests for reading and math skills.

Skills

Ideal candidates will have the following skills and abilities:

• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
• Knowledge and experience with basic hand tools

• Strong math skills required
• Good communication skills required
• Ability to efficiently read a tape measure and other inspection tools

Certificates, Licenses, Training or Other Job-Related Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)

This position requires an onsite presence at our corporate headquarters in Rice Lake, WI.

If you need assistance with your application, please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems at

Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is a Substance-Free Workplace and requires pre-employment drug screens.

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