Weld Youth Apprentice

ABOUT UNITED ALLOY

United Alloy is a preferred designer, manufacturer and powder coater of certified metal tanks, skids, frames, trailers, chassis, and related products crafted to world-class quality standards in strategic partnership with Fortune 500 OEM customers.UA products are proudly “Made in the USA”. In addition to being made in the USA, UA is also 9001 certified, and has been recognized as a WBENC woman/minority owned business.

CULTURE

United Alloy empowers and entrusts our employees to manage the responsibilities of both their work and home lives. We are an agile team that produces extraordinary results, setting the standard in safety, quality, productivity, and profitability. Employees act with a sense of ownership, take initiative to problem solve and is committed to the company’s mission, their team and themselves.

United Alloy is supportive and encouraging of our employees, we are able to help make their dreams become a reality. At UA, every employee matters to us. We want everyone to have their own success story in their personal and professional lives. It’s one way that makes us an actively engaged team, inspired to win together.

SUMMARY

The UA student learner program is designed to allow students to experience a “hands-on” approach to learning various facets of the organization. The student will have exposure to metal fabrication concepts and processes. This program is intended for students interested in pursuing a career in welding.

PROGRAM START DATE: July 13th, 2026

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Applicable to all areas of production shop

- Can follow written and verbal directions to complete assignments or jobs

- Can compute decimal equivalents and interchange fractions

- Actively participate in efforts to establish and promote a safe and healthy work environment

- Follow all UA policies and procedures

- Act professionally and cooperate with other in a team setting

- Other duties may be assigned

Fabrication Areas

- Must be able to set up and run in one of the fabrication work areas

- Understands how to manage daily work expectations and goals

- Understands, interprets, and follows foreman’s report including priorities and start dates

- Understands how to read material sheet tags and determines material types and gauges

- Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan

- Follows all safety policies and standards

- Understands non-conforming process according to SOP-0003

- Maintains accurate and timely system transactions

- Can inspect and clean equipment including all preventative maintenance

Welding Areas

- Welds product using fixturing (if applicable) with minimal supervision

- Utilizes hand tools, fixtures, and clamps for small welding applications

- Can interpret basic elements of a blueprint, including welding symbols

- Can identify types of joints and welds

- Can meet UA weld aesthetic standards per customer specifications

- Can set up and maintain welding machines including changing wire and monitoring gases

- Can monitor and maintain welding consumable and supply stock

- Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspection Control Plan

- Accurately tags material and product according to WI-0002 Product Identification

- Understands non-conforming process according to SOP-003

- Can maintain a high degree of quality, must not have excessive scrap

- Understands and can use basic math principles including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division

- Accurately and efficiently perform all required PM on equipment

- Able to successfully weld 1st articles and PPAPs

- Can make minor repairs to equipment and support equipment

- Inspects own work for quality standards

Batch Paint/TTX Areas

- Load, wash, mask, and unload product during daily operation of the paint line

- Will assist the setup personnel as directed for overall set up and changeover of the paint line

- Inspects products regularly during production runs and informs set up technician of quality problems

- Ability to package finished parts and prep for shipment

Assembly Area

- Understands cross check concepts and inspects product according to Inspections Control Plan

- Accurately tags material and product according to product specifications

- Can identify hardware components used in assemblies

- Can compute decimal equivalents and interchange fractions

- Can accurately count and record production activity including picking, transfers, etc.

- Can follow written and verbal directions to complete assignments or jobs

Shipping Area

- Ability to interpret and systematically prepare packing slips, bills of lading and other shipping related documentation prior to shipping any product

- Follow proper packaging methods and reference United Alloy’s Master Document system for formal instructions

- Assists with raw material inventory control and accuracy: including sheet stock, hardware, and other components

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

- High School Junior or Senior in “good standing” that is 16-18 years of age; Must be willing to provide transcripts and faculty/personal recommendations upon request.

- Submit an application that includes a well-written essay on why you want to be a United Alloy Youth Apprentice

- Must have reliable transportation to work

- Success completion of technical education courses and/or current enrollment in technical education courses

- Ability to follow instructions both written and verbal

- Basic computer skills

- Must possess the ability to utilize tape measure, caliper, basic hand tools and air tools

- 12 Expected Behaviors of Actively Engaged Person – 100% Responsible, Trustworthy, Team Player, Clear Communicator, Empathy, Humility, Emotional Self-Control, Resolves Conflict Directly, Positive Attitude, Respects Others, Problem Solver, and Agile.

BENEFITS

In addition to excellent starting wages, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as numerous perks.

- Medical, dental and vision

- Generous RTO and Vacation policy

- 401(k) with company match

- Bonus opportunities

- Paid training

- Company paid holidays

- Earn a competitive salary and performance-based bonuses

NOTE: Given the nature/size of our product and customer requirements, we require a stringent hiring process to ensure the highest quality product. Qualified candidates must successfully complete: Basic Skills/Measurement Test | Blueprint Reading Test | Pre-Employment Physical & Drug Screen

Physical Demands: 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, stoop, pull, push, assemble, and carry for extended periods of time. Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds regularly, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds with an assist.

Work Environment: Ability to perform in a manufacturing environment that may have high noise levels, dust, chemicals, oil, and grease. Ability to work in an environment that may be either hot, cold or humid.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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