Welder Apprentice

Welder Apprentice / Entry-Level Welder

Get paid to learn a skilled trade. Earn $18 per hour while building hands-on welding skills with guidance from experienced welders.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; weekends as needed
Location: Casper, WY — a JW Williams facility, a company of Westerman, Inc.
On-site shop position: Candidates must live in Casper or within a reasonable commuting distance.

Westerman, Inc. is a multi-site manufacturer of production and storage equipment serving the oil, gas, and nuclear industries. Our high-performance surface separation and processing technology helps customers optimize well-pad design, improve separation efficiency, and reduce equipment costs.

Start your welding career with us

Were looking for a motivated Welder Apprentice to learn on the job in a production environment. This entry-level role is a great fit for someone with limited welding experience or a welding-school certificate who is ready to work safely, follow direction, and grow. Youll learn alongside experienced welders and receive guidance from an assigned mentor. Most apprentices are expected to move into a departmental placement within six months or less, based on readiness and business needs.

What youll do

- Set up welding machines for MIG or Flux-Core welding to meet production and quality requirements.

- Assist experienced welders with fit-up, grinding, cutting, and equipment setup.

- Help lay out tank and pressure-vessel parts.

- Learn and safely perform SMAW, GMAW, or SAW welding tasks.

- Safely use hand, air, and power tools.

- Learn to identify and document vessel parts and components.

- Work with your assigned mentor and follow guidance from group leaders.

- Inspect parts and welds for flaws or defects, with mentor support.

- Complete a 90-day progress checklist and work toward basic welder performance qualification tests.

- Keep your work area organized and support production needs.

- Follow all safety policies and procedures and demonstrate the companys 5 As: Attendance, Attitude, Adaptability, Accident-free work, and Accountability.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

What youll bring

- High school diploma or equivalent.

- Welding-school certificate or some welding experience is helpful; this is an apprentice-level opportunity.

- Willingness to learn, follow directions, and develop new skills.

- Ability to accept and apply constructive feedback.

- Reliable attendance and punctuality.

- Basic math skills and familiarity with reading a tape measure are preferred; training is available.

Pay and benefits

Starting pay: $18 per hour

Benefits include:

- 401(k) with company match

- Health insurance and Health Savings Account (HSA)

- Dental and vision insurance

- Life insurance

- Short- and long-term disability

- Paid time off

- Parental leave

- Employee referral program

- Employee Assistance Program

- Supplemental insurance options

Physical requirements and work environment

This hands-on shop role requires standing for extended periods and performing repetitive physical work. Duties may involve lifting up to 50 pounds, reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and working in tight spaces or hot and cold temperatures. You must be able to read work instructions and measuring devices, handle tools and small parts, and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Westerman, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to legally protected status.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIREMENTS
1. High school diploma or equivalent required.
2. Ability to show up on time daily.
3. Practice and pass basic welder performance qualification tests by end of course
4. Intermediate math skills and ability to read a tape measure preferred but will be taught.
5. Must be able to follow direction and learn new skills.
6. Ability to take constructive criticism.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift.
2. Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work.
3. Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
4. Must have a strong range of motion.
5. Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend.
6. Must be able to see, speak, read, and hear.
7. Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
8. Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
9. Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
10. Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
11. Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
12. Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
13. Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.
14. Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.