Weld- Youth Apprenticeship

Are you a High School Junior or Senior and are interested in learning new skills to jump start your career after graduation? A Youth Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain new skills and get paid while still in school!

EK's Complete Manufacturing division crafts complex parts and assemblies through expert fabrication, welding, powder coating, machining, assembly and testing processes in state-of-the-art facilities using cutting-edge equipment. We believe our success starts with our team and is amplified by our ambition, ingenuity, and continuous investment in our most valuable asset, our people.

Under the direct supervision of a mentor, you will assist the weld department by performing the following duties :

• Reads and understands American and European blue prints, geometric tolerances, and weld symbols
• Properly sets up and operates Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) power sources to weld metal components together
• Sets the appropriate wire feed speed, voltage, trim, and amperes for welding vertically, horizontally, and overhead
• Selects the appropriate wire, shielding gas, tungsten, contact tips, and diffusers to weld on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Sets the appropriate feed rates and properly positions parts to operate the horizontal and vertical saws
• Uses the proper grinding and buffing pads for grinding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum
• Inspects parts using height gauges, calipers, and tape measures and records the dimensional data on the inspection sheet

Education

High School Junior or Senior enrolled in a related Tech Ed class.

Are you ready to learn a new trade and work with some pretty awesome people? If so, Apply Today!