Student Welder Apprentice

About the role

Stevens Towing Co., Inc., through Charleston County School District, has positions open for Student Welder Apprentices for the Spring 2020 semester for Baptist Hill High School and Johns Island High School students interested in a work-based learning opportunity. This opportunity offers high school credit and hourly compensation. The Spring apprenticeship term runs from January 2020 through May 2020.

Responsibilities

• Partner and work with an experienced welder to gain skills in different gases (argon, helium, argon/carbon dioxide), filler and base metals, metal tensile and yield strength, welding materials and alloys, applying these processes to manufacturing, repairing, modifying, rebuilding and assembling structures, pipe preparation and fitting, and plate welding.
• Participate in random drug screens as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Must have good math skills to do well in any welding project and be good in problem solving and know basic geometry.
• Learn safety rules and become familiar with proper usage of safety equipment.
• Comply with all Safety and Pollution Prevention Regulations and Procedures at all times under the direction of Stevens Towing Company, Inc.’s safety policies.

Qualifications

Must be a student enrolled in high school.

Skills

Must have good math skills to do well in any welding project, be good in problem solving and know basic geometry.

Benefits

High school credit and hourly compensation.

Pay

$7.25 - $10.20 per hour.

Schedule

The Spring apprenticeship term runs from January 2020 through May 2020.