Welder Apprentice

ATC Automation•Cookeville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ATC Automation is looking for a Welder Apprentice to join our Cookeville, TN location. The Welder Apprentice constructs metal components as specified in layout drawings, diagrams, welding procedures or oral instructions. Additional duties include cutting material, prepping for welding, drilling, tapping, fitting and assembling welded parts into complete assemblies. This is an entry level position with the capability to perform all welding tasks with direct supervision of senior welders. Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, the Welder Apprentice is assigned welding and associated tasks from senior welders. This position routinely applies knowledge of welding shop theory and procedures, shop mathematics, maintainability and strength of materials, and layout techniques. Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes are essential to successful performance in this position.

Requirements

High School diploma.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Operate efficiently in a team environment and individually.
Positive professional and personal demeanor.
Ability to think clearly, quickly and make concise decisions with strong problem solving and math skills.
Strong organizational skills with an attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
The ability to predictably and regularly attend work and to be punctual.
The ability to read and understand documents and drawings.
The ability to work cooperatively with others.
The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and/or coworkers.
The ability to perform several tasks at once.
The ability to follow direction or instruction.
The ability to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.
Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes.

Nice To Haves

AWS welding certificate or trade school certificate is highly desirable.
Ability to use and read precision measurement instruments.
Ability to effectively plan and organize.
Ability to work under pressure and maximize efficiency.

Responsibilities

Analyze drawings and specifications to determine dimensions and tolerances.
Determine material specifications.
Cut materials to specifications.
Select, align, and secure holding fixtures, and accessories.
Clean and grind as necessary to prepare for welding.
Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
Verify conformance of parts to specification using appropriate measuring instruments.
Inspect welds for flaws as per specifications.
May fit and assemble components.
May operate conventional machine tools.
May drill and tap by hand.
Work as a member of the Tooling and Fabrication team.
Receive work assignments from senior welder.
Other duties as assigned by manager.