Student Welder Apprentice

Stevens Towing Co • Yonges Island, SC

66d • $7 - $10

About The Position

Stevens Towing Co., Inc., through Charleston County School District, has positions open for Student Welder Apprentices for the Spring 2020 semester for Baptist Hill High School and Johns Island High School students interested in a work-based learning opportunity. This opportunity offers high school credit and hourly compensation. The Spring apprenticeship term runs from January 2020 through May 2020. This training position requires one to partner and work with an experienced welder to gain skills in the following areas: different gases (argon, helium, argon/carbon dioxide, filler and base metals, metal tensile and yield strength, welding materials and alloys, applying these processes to manufacturing, repairing, modifying, rebuilding and assembling structures, pipe preparation and fitting, and plate welding.

Requirements

• Must have good math skills.
• Ability to problem solve and know basic geometry.
• Required to learn safety rules and become familiar with proper usage of safety equipment.
• Comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Partner and work with an experienced welder to gain skills in welding.
• Learn about different gases and their applications in welding.
• Understand metal tensile and yield strength.
• Familiarize with welding materials and alloys.
• Apply welding processes to manufacturing, repairing, modifying, rebuilding, and assembling structures.
• Prepare and fit pipes for welding.
• Engage in plate welding.

Benefits

• High school credit for participation.
• Hourly compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees