Weld Apprentice

Victaulic•West Jordan, UT

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Come join a global leader in pipe joining solutions! This role involves actively participating in a training program to develop welding skills and knowledge. The apprentice will ensure all welds are clean, ground, and inspected, repairing them if necessary. All welding must be performed according to drawings and/or instructions, with meticulous record-keeping of inspection results. The position requires maintaining a clean and organized workplace, adhering to FEM and LEAN manufacturing principles, and immediately reporting any unsafe equipment. The apprentice will also use flame cutting equipment if instructed and must strictly adhere to all safety procedures and company policies.

Requirements

Must be able to pass a horizontal and vertical multi-pass fillet weld test with flux cored arc process within 30 days of employment.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to safely operate hand and power tools
The use of appropriate safety equipment is mandatory: welding helmet (auto darkening) and knowledge of how to operate lens, hearing protection, safety shoes (Met-Guard Type), face shield (as required), safety glasses, flame retardant clothing, such as a leather apron, and welding gloves.

Nice To Haves

Able to read blueprints is preferred

Responsibilities

Actively participate in training program to develop welding skills and knowledge.
Ensure all welds are clean, grinded and inspected; repair welds if necessary before moving product to next operation
All welds to be performed according to drawings and/or instructions.
Ensure that all inspection record and other record requirement are filled out neatly and correctly and returned to supervisor at the end of work day
Ensure work is carried out in accordance with established company procedures
Make sure that welding machine calibration sticker is up-to-date
Maintain a neat and clean workplace; comply with any FEM and LEAN manufacturing principles
Immediately report any unsafe equipment to supervisor, lock out equipment until repairs can be performed
Adhere to company policies and safety procedures
Use flame cutting equipment if instructed