Welding Apprentice

TADANO AMERICA CORPORATION•Houston, TX

6d•$41,800 - $58,250•Onsite

About The Position

The Welding Apprentice assists with welding, fabrication, and repair activities in the Workshop while developing the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified Welding Technician. The position will receive structured training and hands-on experience under the direction of experienced workshop personnel. Successful completion of the Welding Apprentice Training Program and demonstrated competency may provide an opportunity to progress into a Welding Technician role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Completion of or enrollment in a welding school, technical training program, or vocational program preferred.
Basic knowledge of welding principles and safe welding practices.
Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn welding, fabrication, and structural repair skills.
Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment or willingness to learn.
Ability to read and follow written instructions, procedures, and safety requirements.
Ability to perform basic measurements and learn to work with standard and metric measurements.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and proper use of required PPE.
Willingness to learn and develop the skills necessary to progress into a Welding Technician role.
A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.

Responsibilities

Assist with welding repairs and fabrication of structural components, including jibs, booms, brackets, frames, and other crane components.
Assist experienced technicians with the inspection, preparation, repair, and reassembly of structural components.
Learn and follow Tadano repair procedures, work instructions, drawings, specifications, and safety requirements.
Learn to properly prepare, measure, fit, align, and tack materials and components for welding.
Learn and develop proficiency in MIG and Stick (SMAW) welding techniques.
Safely operate and maintain welding equipment, grinders, cutting tools, torches, plasma cutters, and other fabrication equipment as trained.
Assist with grinding, cutting, sanding, beveling, surface preparation, and removal of damaged material.
Learn to read and interpret structural drawings, welding symbols, measurements, and repair instructions.
Accurately measure components and assist with documenting and communicating repair requirements.
Assist with inspections and quality checks of completed work.
Complete required documentation related to work performed.
Maintain welding equipment, tools, PPE, and work areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
Assist with workshop opening and closing activities and other production tasks as needed.
Participate in the Welding Apprentice Training Program and demonstrate progress toward required skills and competencies.