Welder Apprentice

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Welder Apprentice

Department: Construction
Reports To: Supervisor
Location: PFM Jobsites Guam USA 
Employment Type: Apprenticeship (Full-Time)

Summary/Objective:

The Welder Apprentice will learn to operate welding equipment, prepare materials, and perform welds on various metals. Focusing on safety and quality, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience with welding techniques, equipment maintenance, and material preparation, while following blueprints and specifications. This program provides a solid foundation for a career in welding, emphasizing precision, safety, and teamwork.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Follow safety practices and operate safety equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
• Inspect workpieces for defects and verify measurements using precision tools such as micrometers and calipers.
• Operate welding equipment, including shielded metal arc and gas metal arc welding tools, in various positions.
• Select and install appropriate torches, filler rods, and flux according to job specifications.
• Ignite torches, strike arcs, and direct flames or electrodes to manipulate and weld metals.
• Detect equipment malfunctions, report issues to supervisors, and ensure proper operation of welding tools.
• Clean and prepare workpieces, ensuring they are free from contaminants, and mark materials with job numbers or piece marks.
• Align, clamp, and assemble workpieces using hand tools or fixtures for proper assembly and welding.
• Preheat workpieces before welding, secure them with hoists or cranes, and operate grinding equipment to ensure a proper fit.
• Operate metal-forming equipment, such as brakes and shears, to shape and refine workpieces.
• Assemble temporary structures such as scaffolding or ladders as needed.
• Review blueprints and instructions to plan and execute welding tasks efficiently, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, in alignment with the position's responsibilities, may also be required to support the team and business objectives

Qualification, Competencies and Requirements 

• Demonstrate an ability and willingness to participate in an approved Welder apprenticeship training program.
• Education: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (such as a GED).
• Must be a U.S. C or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must have been a resident of Guam for more than one (1) year before entry into the program.
• Mayor’s Verification must be submitted upon hire to confirm your residency status.
• Must commit to attending at least two (2) classes per week, as determined by the apprenticeship program standards, while maintaining a 40-hour weekly work schedule with PFM.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities:

• Paid on-the-job training with experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications.
• Career advancement opportunities within PFM.
• Competitive pay with potential for wage increases as apprenticeship program milestones are achieved.

Work Environment

• Work outside in various conditions including heat, humidity, rain, dust, noise and cold
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds at times
• Must be willing to work between multiple worksites

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, hourly position. Hours of Operation are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. However, due to operational needs, may be required to work before or after normal hours of operations, on weekends or holidays.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

As per Executive Order 11246 Section 503, & VEVRAA: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.