Welder Apprentice

Entry-level professionals who are actively developing their skills in the welding trade. This role is part of a registered apprenticeship program, designed to provide hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced welders, lead personnel, and designated mentors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out responsibilities with safety and efficiency as a priority. Prioritizes the well-being of colleagues and actively contributes to the safety program by collaborating, sharing ideas, and voicing concerns. Adheres to training guidelines, policies, and procedures while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Proactively identifies and addresses potential hazards.
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of hand tools, including accurate use of tape measures.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and other data sheets for final weld assembly.
• Basic welding skills including torch and grinding are preferred but will train. 
• Adheres to all quality control procedures and standards to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Strives to maximize quantity of assigned work completed.
• Assist in setting up welding equipment and preparing materials for weld operations.
• Maintain qualifications in accordance with the company required America Welding Society (AWS) certifications.
• Once qualified, the operator will meet or exceed the minimum Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) pass ratio requirement within a selected time period.
• Demonstrates full knowledge of the capabilities and safe operation of assigned equipment, including familiarity with applicable company and code-specific welding standards and procedures.
• Capable of performing all operational processes, including material handling with forklifts and overhead cranes, provided the individual is 18 years of age or older.
• Properly complete all routine paperwork and computer data entry related to the job responsibilities.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.

The Company:

Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.

A Brand of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.

Our Benefits:

This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including

• Paid Sick Leave
• Financial wellness coaching

• Employee assistance program

• And much more.