Fitter Welder Apprentice

Location

San Antonio, TX

1st Shift (Monday–Saturday: 5:00AM–3:30PM)

$21.50 per hour

Join the Johnson Controls team as a Fitter Welder Apprentice at our San Antonio, TX plant. This role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on experience in the manufacturing industry. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals while developing essential skills in fit‑up, fabrication, and welding.

You will be responsible for the local delivery and execution of the fit‑up, fabrication and core welding to vendors and managers in accordance with Johnson Controls principles, corporate policies and procedures, and plant operations. You will perform a variety of employment‑related functions for the ultimate purpose of enhancing employee engagement, safety and health, productivity and ensuring employee compliance with Company policies in a manufacturing facility.

• Use a Miller Aluma Pro MIG gun to apply a minimum of 6 months of MIG welding experience to products.
• Successfully apply fit‑up, fabricate, and weld discipline into standard models.
• Operate manual and semi‑automatic welding equipment to fuse metal segments using processes such as GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) and plasma cutter.
• Operate manual and semi‑automatic flame‑cutting equipment.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Conduct technical inspections.
• Prepare input for various management and log reports.
• Read and review blueprints and specifications; ensure drawings and specifications will function as designed in the intended environment.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of assigned tasks and projects.
• Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
• Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair/rework techniques.
• Complete motor‑coupling installations.
• Participate in training program as trainee/trainer as required.
• Practice and promote 5S throughout the facility.
• Participate in kaizen events.
• Complete other assigned work as required.

• Passed 2G plate welding test and 6G short‑arc pipe welding test within Johnson Controls – San Antonio.
• Experience with various hand tools, machinery and equipment to manufacture metal.
• Standard blueprint knowledge.
• Work with supervisors and leadman to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hit quotas, and weld according to pre‑set parameters using GMAW welding processes.
• Ability to scan in and out of work orders.
• Proven knowledge and skill in operating all metalworking machinery.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions.
• Minimum of 6 months of MIG alloy and steel welding experience.
• Follow Operation Description Sheet (ODS) and training documents.
• High school diploma, GED or certifications.
• Follow all safety policies and protocols.
• Quality orientation.
• Time management.
• Positivity – energetic and wants others to succeed.
• Creative and innovative thinking.
• Development and continual learning.
• Problem solving.
• Accountability and dependability.
• Research and analysis.
• Decision making and judgement.
• Operating equipment ethics and integrity.
• Planning and organizing.
• Mathematical reasoning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to give and receive feedback effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Preferred welding technical school certification.
• GMAW welding experience.
• TIG welding experience (1+ year).
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Highly flexible, interpersonal skills to work effectively in diverse environments.
• Can work well under pressure.
• Can deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.

This position includes a competitive benefits package.

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.