Weld Apprenticeship

Basic Function

At RLWS, a Welder Development Trainee will be learning various manual welding processes to satisfactory product standards and specifications, and ensure all items meet RLWS quality standards. Welders operate pencil grinders, disk grinders, cutoff wheels, hand drills, and other metal working hand tools. The welder must utilize the overhead crane and forklifts to assist with moving material.

Essential Job Functions And Major Tasks

• Perform various manual welding processes to RLWS quality standards and expectations
• Interpret manufacturing drawings to achieve proper welds and part acceptability
• Operate the overhead crane and forklift to move material
• Grind parts and occasionally blast parts before or after welding operations
• Work in a small group setting and independently to complete required workload
• Operate power tools and basic hand tools
• Other job functions as assigned

Physical Demands And Working Conditions

• Frequent lifting
• Frequent standing on concrete floor
• Frequent walking
• Frequent overhead crane operation
• Regular bending, twisting or standing for long periods of time
• Occasional use of creeper – task specific
• Occasional sitting for welding operations
• Occasional carrying of product
• Occasional lifting of 75#
• Occasional reaching above shoulders
• Occasional pushing and pulling
• Occasional forklift operation
• Typical indoor manufacturing environment with varying temperature extremes
• Fast-paced environment with deadline expectations
• PPE: Safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, face shield, hard hat, ear plugs, welding helmet, FR welding sleeves and/or jacket
• All PPE except for safety shoes and welding helmet are provided by RLWS

Minimum Qualifications And Prerequisites

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required to begin the second part of this program
• No experience as a welder is necessary, just a passion for the profession
• Candidates will need to pass pre-assessment tests for reading and math skills

Skills

• Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity
• Knowledge and experience with basic hand tools
• Strong math skills required
• Good communication skills required
• Ability to efficiently read a tape measure and other inspection tools

Pre-employment Screening Procedure

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen