Welder Apprentice - Weekend Shift

Johnson Controls•San Antonio, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Johnson Controls is seeking a Fitter Welder Apprentice for its San Antonio, Texas plant. The role provides hands-on manufacturing experience under the guidance of experienced professionals, with development in fit-up, fabrication, and welding. The apprentice performs fit-up, fabrication, and core welding work in accordance with company principles, policies, procedures, and plant operations, while supporting safety, health, productivity, employee engagement, and compliance in a manufacturing facility. The position is scheduled for a weekend shift on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 5:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The listed hourly rate is $21.50, plus a shift premium; the final rate depends on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, location, and market data. The position includes a competitive benefits package, with details available on the Johnson Controls Careers site.

Requirements

At least 6 months of MIG alloy and steel welding experience.
Successfully pass the 2G plate welding test and 6G short-arc pipe welding test at Johnson Controls in San Antonio.
High school diploma, GED, or certifications.
Knowledge of standard blueprints and ability to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders, and other written instructions.
Ability to use hand tools, machinery, and equipment to manufacture metal products.
Knowledge and skill in operating metalworking machinery.
Ability to follow Operation Description Sheets (ODS) and training documents, as well as all safety policies and protocols.
Quality orientation, time management, and attention to detail.
Positivity, creative and innovative thinking, and commitment to development and continual learning.
Problem-solving, accountability, dependability, research and analysis, and decision-making skills.
Ability to operate equipment and apply mathematical reasoning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, teamwork, and ability to give and receive feedback effectively.
Ethics, integrity, planning, and organization.

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 to work effectively in diverse environments.
Ability to work well under pressure and deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.

Responsibilities

Apply fit-up, fabrication, and welding skills to standard models.
Operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment, including GMAW processes and a Miller Aluma Pro MIG gun.
Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment and a plasma cutter.
Maintain safe work practices and conduct technical inspections.
Prepare input for management and log reports, and maintain detailed and accurate documentation.
Read and review blueprints and specifications, ensuring designs function as intended in their use 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 as a trainee or trainer, as required.
Practice and promote 5S throughout the facility and participate in Kaizen events.
Work with supervisors and lead workers to support continuous improvement in work cells, meet quotas, and weld according to preset GMAW parameters.
Scan in and out of work orders.
Perform other assigned work as required.