John Zink Spring 2027 Welding Co-Op

Koch • Tulsa, OK

2d • Onsite

About The Position

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is seeking a Welding Co-Op to join its manufacturing team in Tulsa, Oklahoma, beginning January 2027. The opportunity is designed for a student pursuing welding or a related technical program to apply classroom learning and hands-on training in a manufacturing environment. Equipment, materials, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided.

The co-op will work alongside experienced team members at John Zink’s Tulsa Manufacturing Facility, developing practical welding and fabrication capabilities while contributing to quality work. The role includes opportunities to work with stainless steel and other high-end materials.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a welding, welding technology, or closely related technical program at an accredited technical school, community college, or college.
• Experience and/or coursework using one or more welding processes such as MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), or Flux Core (FCAW).
• Experience and/or coursework reading and interpreting blueprints or technical drawings.
• Able to work in Tulsa, Oklahoma, beginning January 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Anticipated completion of a welding or related technical program in Spring 2027.
• Hands-on experience welding stainless steel.
• Experience with multiple welding processes, including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Flux Core (FCAW), Stick (SMAW), and/or Subarc (SAW).

Responsibilities

• Apply welding coursework and hands-on training in a manufacturing environment while following required safety controls and PPE requirements.
• Assist with joining and fabricating metal using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW).
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to support fabrication activities.
• Use measuring devices, mathematics, and appropriate tools to complete work accurately.
• Learn to set up, operate, fit, and position welding equipment for required welds.
• Support related fabrication activities, including plasma cutting, fitting, welding, and grinding.
• Work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing team members to develop technical capabilities and contribute to quality work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (ADD) coverage, and disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation/time off.
• Educational assistance.
• May include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance, subject to eligibility and regional variation.
• All equipment, materials, and required PPE needed to perform the role will be provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed