High School Apprentice - Welder
Description
Chief Buildings is seeking a Welder Apprentice to join the Chief team. This entry-level role is part of a registered apprenticeship program designed to provide hands-on training in the welding trade. As a Welder Apprentice, you will work under the guidance of experienced welders, lead personnel, and designated mentors to develop foundational skills in welding techniques, safety practices, and fabrication processes. To be successful in this role, you should be eager to learn, safety-conscious, and committed to growing within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Demonstrate basic understanding of hand tools, including accurate use of tape measures.
- Assist in interpreting fabrication drawings and data sheets for weld assembly.
- Support welding operations by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and performing basic torch and grinding tasks (training provided).
- Adhere to all quality control procedures and safety standards to ensure consistent and compliant work.
- Maintain AWS welding certifications and meet or exceed minimum Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) pass ratio within the designated timeframe.
- Operate assigned equipment safely and efficiently, including forklifts and overhead cranes (if 18 years or older).
- Accurately complete all routine paperwork and computer-based data entry.
Education:
- Current high school student
Qualifications and Skill Requirements:
- Basic math skills, including fractions and decimals.
- Familiarity with hand tools and a willingness to learn technical processes.
- Basic computer and written communication skills.
- Mechanical aptitude and interest in developing welding skills through hands-on training.
Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for creating a collaborative, safe and hazard-free environment that is driven by employee involvement. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to leading departmental continuous improvement projects, supporting and executing all safety and health policies and programs, employee training and incident investigations.
Shift:
- Dependent on student’s schedule
The Company:
Putting the needs of customers first has taken Chief Industries, Inc. from a small construction company in 1954, to a highly diverse company with a reputation for manufacturing quality products and offering unparalleled customer service. Through its many divisions and subsidiaries, Chief Industries employs over 1,400 skilled and dedicated employees who produce a wide variety of products, many of which are used around the world.
A division of Chief Industries, Chief Buildings has designed and manufactured a wide variety of construction solutions for customers located throughout the United State since 1966. Specific applications include manufacturing, commercial, community and agricultural buildings. Each structure is designed to meet the needs of the customer. Chief Buildings are sold by authorized builders throughout the United States, and are manufactured in Grand Island, Nebraska, Rensselaer, Indiana and Lancaster, South Carolina.
Our Benefits:
This full-time position is eligible for full company benefits, including
- Paid vacation/time off
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company match
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Financial wellness coaching
- Employee assistance program
- Paid holidays (8)
- Employee discounts
- Education assistance
- And much more.
**Chief Industries Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the basis of equal employment opportunity for all and to providing employees and applicants with a work atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on professional demand, job requirements and qualifications, without regard to color, race, family status, religion or belief, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the settings in which work is being completed. Chief Industries Inc. will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Chief Industries Inc. encourages all to apply for any available jobs. If you need additional assistance with the application process, please call 308-389-7200.**
