Welder Apprentice American Fan is growing and looking for a Welding Apprentice to join our team. This is a paid, 6000-hour program where you'll work side-by-side with experienced welders, gain real hands-on skills, and build a long-term career in manufacturing. You'll receive structured training with clear milestones, daily mentorship, and a defined pathway to a journeyperson welder role upon completion. We offer a team-focused environment that prioritizes safety, quality, and continuous learning. If you're ready to make welding a careernot just a jobthis is where you start!
Key Responsibilities:- Assist with GMAW (MIG) welding and basic fabrication tasks
- Set up workstations: gather materials, position parts, and prepare joints
- Operate basic hand tools and power tools (grinders, wire wheels, clamps, etc.)Measure and check parts using tape measures, squares, and gauges
- Follow safety procedures and use proper PPE at all times
- Read and follow basic drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions
- Clean welds, remove spatter, and perform simple finishing work
- Help with material handling, part movement, and shop organization
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Qualifications:- Recent trade school graduate in welding/metal fabrication OR hands-on welding/manufacturing experience (preferred)
- Basic welding and safety knowledge; familiarity with GMAWReliable, punctual, and committed to learning the trade
- Open-minded, coachable, and eager to learn
- Able to work on your feet, lift materials, and handle shop tools
- Embody the core values of Integrity, Velocity and Teamwork
Fairbanks Morse Defense offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances, and 401k retirement plan with employer match. In addition, we offer paid time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and tuition reimbursement.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
