Welder Apprentice

About the role

Aerzen USA Corp. is an international manufacturer of positive displacement blowers, hybrid blowers, screw compressors and turbo blowers. These high-quality machines are used for air and gas applications across many essential industries, including; Wastewater, Cement, Biogas, Pharmaceutical and Food, among many others. We are One Team, and we Empower our team members to be both Inquisitive and Evolutionary.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary
• generous health benefits (to include 96% company-paid benefit plans) with company HSA contribution
• a 401(k) with company match
• a tuition reimbursement program
• a profit share bonus package
• the opportunity to work with a dynamic group of professionals

What You'll Do

We are seeking a Welder Apprentice to learn the skills and techniques necessary to become a professional welder. The Welder Apprentice will assist experienced welders with various tasks such as cutting, grinding, welding and fitting metal parts. This position requires a willingness to perform physical labor and learn from a team of experienced professionals.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing materials, equipment, and work areas for welding and fabrication, including cutting, grinding, and fitting metal components
• Perform basic welding tasks using MIG, TIG, and stick processes under supervision
• Read blueprints, take measurements, align and clamp parts, and support layout and fit-up activities
• Inspect welds and components, perform dimensional checks, and ensure work meets specifications and tolerances
• Maintain and clean welding tools and equipment, and support general shop organization
• Assist with fabrication and production tasks such as sawing, rolling, bending, assembly, painting, and sandblasting
• Follow all safety standards and participate in required training and safety meetings
• Collaborate with welders, engineers, and team members to meet production goals and resolve issues
• Communicate effectively to clarify instructions and support workflow efficiency
• Support fixture/tooling setup and adapt to other departments as needed to meet production demands
• Work overtime as required and perform additional duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience (yrs): Previous welding experience and experience operating forklift preferred
• Other: Ability to perform work in a manufacturing environment, including tasks that may require lifting up to 50 pounds, with attention to safety, detail, and coordination
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, to support teamwork, understand instructions, and maintain a safe work environment
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office or similar software tools
• Demonstrates a commitment to safety, teamwork, reliability, and continuous learning; shows flexibility and a willingness to develop new skills
• Ability to safely use or learn to operate welding equipment and electric/pneumatic power tools
• Ability to safely handle and work with steel components and materials in an industrial setting
• Willingness and ability to safely operate or learn material handling equipment, such as forklifts and overhead cranes, in accordance with company training
• Consistently follows safety procedures and properly uses required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday – 6:15 am – 2:45 pm. 30-minute lunch break.