Fitter Welder Apprentice (1st Shift)

Johnson Controls•San Antonio, TX

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is hiring a Fitter Welder Apprentice at its San Antonio, Texas plant. The role offers hands-on manufacturing experience under the guidance of experienced professionals while developing skills in fit-up, fabrication, and welding. The apprentice supports local delivery and execution of fit-up, fabrication, and core welding work in accordance with company principles, policies, procedures, and plant operations. The work also supports employee engagement, safety and health, productivity, and compliance with company policies in a manufacturing facility. The position involves welding and fabrication using manual and semi-automatic equipment, working from blueprints and specifications, inspecting work, documenting tasks, and supporting continuous improvement. The hiring hourly rate is $21.50; the rate may depend on an applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and market data. A competitive benefits package is included.

Requirements

At least 6 months of MIG alloy and steel welding experience.
Successfully passed the 2G plate welding test and 6G short-arc pipe welding test within Johnson Controls in San Antonio.
High school diploma, GED, or certifications.
Knowledge of standard blueprints and the ability to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders, and other written instructions.
Ability to use hand tools, machinery, and equipment required to manufacture metal products.
Proven knowledge and skill in operating metalworking machinery.
Ability to follow Operation Description Sheets (ODS) and training documents.
Ability to scan in and out of work orders.
Quality orientation, time management, and attention to detail.
Positivity and an energetic approach, including a desire for others to succeed.
Creative and innovative thinking, continual learning, problem solving, accountability, and dependability.
Research and analysis, decision making and judgment, equipment operation, ethics and integrity, planning and organizing, and mathematical reasoning skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to give and receive feedback effectively.

Nice To Haves

Welding technical school certification.
GMAW welding experience.
TIG welding experience.
One or more years of experience as a welder.
Experience with routine maintenance operations.
High flexibility and interpersonal skills for working effectively in diverse environments.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.

Responsibilities

Apply fit-up, fabrication, and welding disciplines to standard models.
Operate a Miller Aluma Pro MIG gun and manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, including GMAW processes and a plasma cutter.
Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
Maintain safe work practices and follow safety policies and protocols.
Conduct technical inspections.
Prepare input for management and log reports and keep accurate reports and documentation.
Read and review blueprints and specifications, and assess whether drawings and specifications will function as designed in the intended environment.
Complete assigned tasks and projects accurately and fully.
Maintain working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair and rework techniques.
Complete motor coupling installations.
Participate in training programs as a trainee or trainer as required.
Practice and promote 5S throughout the facility and participate in Kaizen events.
Work with supervisors and leadmen to support continuous improvement in work cells, meet quotas, and weld according to preset parameters.
Scan in and out of work orders.
Perform other assigned work as required.