Machinist Apprentice - 2nd Shift

Are you currently going to school to become a machinist? Have you ever considered beginning a different career path?

Why pay money for a degree or a certification, when you can join our team and get paid to develop these real life skills?

About Our Machinist Apprentice

Our company is growing! W e are looking for someone to join our 2 nd shift who has the drive and flexibility to support our machine shop. Experience is not required as Welker will pay you to learn how to be a machinist! In this role, attention to detail and precision will be crucial. If you have a kee n eye for accuracy and are interested in learning new skills, this is the position for you!

About Us

A family-owned company in Sugar Land, Texas, Welker designs and manufactures innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry and beyond. With 65+ years of industry experience, ERP system, 3D CAD software, and on-site manual and computer-aided machines, we are a one-stop-shop for industry-leading products, turnkey solutions, and worldwide service.

If you're looking to make a difference at a dynamic, forward-looking company, Welker might be the right fit for you.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate machines based on workload demand ; m ake necessary measurements to confirm parts conform to requirements

Document and r eport all deviations and malfunctions ; d ocument and save all program changes and notations

Continuously strive to learn new techniques and operate new machines

Keep work area and machine s clean and perform daily maintenance duties

These are some of the more frequent tasks you could expect to perform during your workday, but you may be called upon to fulfill other duties as needed.

Key Skills

Aptness for reading routers and drawings and following work instructions

Capability for cross training and multitasking while delivering results with in designated time parameters

S elf-motivated to learn and acquire the skills necessary to master the trade

A ble to balance workload and perform duties as needed

The Welker team is a diverse and motivated group. These key skills keep our Machine Shop running smoothly.

Qualifications

Completed coursework and/ or experience with machining is a plus; particularly a Hone machine

Comfortable being on your feet for up to 95% of your day ; safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs

GED, high school diploma, or equivalent

Does this sound like you? Submit your application, and let's talk!

This is a full-time, 2nd shift position with the occasional opportunity for overtime. Starting salary is within the posted range and is determined by experience, education, and potential. Welker cares for our employees, so we offer competitive benefits including paid time off, paid holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and tuition reimbursement.