Position Overview
People who opt for technical work such as welding usually learn most of the trade on the job.
While some minimal education, such as a high school diploma or a GED is essential for almost all technical positions, the ability to handle the related tasks is necessary.
A welding apprentice may choose to work with an aviation welding technician, electric arc welder, spot welder, pressure vessel welder, or production welder but the nature of his work will remain more or less the same.
A welding apprenticeship is a significant milestone in your career because it develops your skills regarding the trade and also helps you understand what a real-time environment is like.
Welding apprenticeships are offered by companies that make structural steel, plate-work, heavy machinery, and other metal products.
They are also obtainable at welding shops and or with welding contractors.
Job Requirements
If you want to work as a welding apprentice, you will need to possess the ability to read and interpret blueprints and enjoy working with welding machinery and metals.
Physical strength is a prerequisite for this position as is good hand-eye coordination and vision.
All that you will be doing during a welding apprenticeship period is listed below.
Job Duties for Welding Apprenticeship Resume
• Read and interpret blueprints in a bid to understand work specifications.
• Assist welders in cleaning up work sites and setting up welding equipment.
• Take orders from journeymen to operate manual and semi-automatic welding and cutting equipment.
• Assist operating metal shaping machines such as shears and brakes.
• Take directions from journeyman to repair worn parts of metal products.
• Set up and operate hand and power tools particular to the welding trade.
• Examine workpieces to determine defects and perform welding duties to straighten them.
• Prepare all material surfaces that need to be welded and ensure that there is no rust or dust on them.
• Provide support to the welder in filling holes, detecting faulty equipment functions and defective materials.
• Position and align parts that need to be welded according to the instruction provided by the journeyman.
• Keep track of materials, tools, and equipment needed for welding projects and inform supervisor in case of shortages.
• Set up ladders and scaffolding for every welding project.
• Mix protective coating and apply it to welded parts.
• Assist in melting bars and scrap in order to convert them into a reusable form.
• Learn and apply fire suppression measures in case of emergencies.