Weld Apprentice - American Fan
Listed on 2026-08-30
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Manufacturing / Production
Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Fabrication
Weld Apprentice - American Fan (Finance)
American Fan is a manufacturer of air movement equipment for Industrial, HVAC, Commercial, Marine, and specialty markets. Throughout our history, the quality and reliability of our products has been built upon a solid foundation of unrivaled application expertise and technical leadership. As a small manufacturer who is part of a well-respected international corporation, we are best known for our willingness to design and manufacture specialty air movement products for unique applications.
Our sales distribution base consists of a diverse group of knowledgeable agents/representatives. Together with our in-house sales staff they deliver a very high level of customer service.
Welder Apprentice
Date:
August 2026
Production Supervisor
SummaryAmerican 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 career-not just a job-this 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
- Recent trade school graduate in welding/metal fabrication OR hands-on welding/manufacturing experience (preferred)
- Basic welding and safety knowledge; familiarity with GMAW
- Reliable, 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
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