Welder Apprentice Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Hourly Rate: 

• Starting at $33.40 per hour. 

• Wage increase every 1040 hours, based upon passing level evaluation.  

• Top rate (A-rate Journeyman)  $36.40 plus an additional $1/hour trade premium

Benefits: 

Metallus provides comprehensive benefits including: 

• 4 Tier 90/10 health plan with no premiums for healthcare until becoming a journeyman

• Vision and dental available. 

• 401K available after 120 working days. 

• 10 paid holidays. 
• Educational assistance and reimbursement available after a year of service 

This is a position for a four-year Mechanical Maintainer/Certified Welder Apprenticeship, with the potential to continued employment as a Mechanical Maintainer/Certified Welder after the apprenticeship is completed. This entry level maintenance/welding position will be assigned to one of our three Steel facilities in Stark County, Ohio (Gambrinus, Harrison or Faircrest Steel plants). Employees in this position are responsible for performing a variety of maintenance/welding and educational tasks including, but not limited to, classroom study, on the job training, and assisting journeymen in completion of mechanical maintenance and welding tasks.  Employees in this position are responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Be a motivated team member responsible for miscellaneous welding, mechanical, pipefitting, construction, maintenance and repair duties within a world-class manufacturing facility.
• Receive and interpret instructions and prints regarding varying work assignments, both scheduled and emergency.
• Analyze and interpret drawings and sketches, as well as plan and determine working procedure, and tools and equipment needed to complete the assignment.
• Perform all types of welding, brazing, and cutting on any type of metal.
• Perform work in accordance with Metallus practices and ASME code.
• Plan layout, construct, install, repair, and maintain all types of pipeline, fitting and fixtures required in plant construction and maintenance.
• Perform basic carpentry and sheet metal work.
• Troubleshoot on any type of production, auxiliary, or service equipment.
• Operate radio-controlled crane and mobile equipment to lift and transport materials, tools, and equipment.
• Assist maintenance personnel in making repairs and performing their duties.
• Dismantle, clean, inspect, rebuild, repair, replace, install, assemble, adjust, align, lubricate equipment.
• Works in shop or plant as required.
• Demonstrate the ability to problem solve.
• Perform miscellaneous work such as lubricate machines and equipment, erect rigging for movement or lifting of heavy parts, fill out in time reports and work tickets, and keep equipment and work area clean and orderly for safe and efficient asset management.

Minimum requirements include:

• The ability to troubleshoot mechanical problems in the plant and take corrective action.
• Basic understanding of welding and mechanical systems.
• The ability to learn quickly, follow instructions and work safely with minimal direction. 
• Must possess the ability to work effectively with others (giving and receiving direction) and work independently and unsupervised as required.
• High School diploma or GED with one year experience in welding and/or mechanical maintenance or current Metallus manufacturing production employee in good standing.
• Candidate must be able to obtain 6G certification within the first 120 working days.

Preferred experience includes:

• Currently possess 6G certification.
• Familiarity with prints, drawings and sketches.
• Familiarity with Mechanical and Hydraulic drawings or schematics
• Knowledge of rigging techniques.

• Welding, pipefitting and Iron work.
• Candidate has a current and valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work at heights of 50 feet up to 100 feet
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to lift 75 pounds at one time, multiple times weekly
• Ability to operate cranes, trucks or motor vehicles
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures