Summary 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. What you will do 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. How you will do it • Fitter Welder Apprentice will have the ability to apply minimum of 6 months of MIG welding experience into product. • Operate Miller Aluma Pro Mig gun. 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 environment intended for use. • 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 facility. • Participate in Kaizen events. • Other assigned work as required. What we look for • Have successfully passed 2G plate welding test and 6G short arc pipe welding test within Johnson Controls - San Antonio • The use of various hand tools, machinery and equipment will be required to manufacture metal • Standard blueprint knowledge • This position will work with supervisors and leadman to ensure continuous improvements in work cells, hitting quotas, welding according to pre-set parameters using GMAW (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding processes • The ability to scan in and out of work orders is a must • Proven knowledge and skill in operating all metalworking machinery • Ability to read and understand production drawings, blueprints, work orders and other written instructions Required: • 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 other 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 (Gas Metal Arc Welding) welding experience • Tig welding experience • (1+) years’ experience as a welder • Experience with routine maintenance operations • Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in diverse working environments • Able to work well under pressure • Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally always #LI-Onsite
See More Details >>Job Title: Welder Job Description We are seeking a skilled Welder, Fitter, and Fabricator to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in TIG and MIG welding, specifically with stainless steel, and adhere to food sanitary standards. This role involves working with sanitary stainless steel process piping, including the ability to fill pipes with argon gas. Responsibilities • Perform TIG and MIG welding on stainless steel materials. • Ensure compliance with food sanitary standards during fabrication. • Work with sanitary stainless steel process piping, filling pipes with argon gas. • Conduct welding tests to ensure quality and precision. Essential Skills • Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding techniques. • Experience with stainless steel fabrication. • Ability to interpret and work from blueprints. • Understanding of food sanitary standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Experience as a fitter and fabricator. • Ability to perform welding tests. • Flexibility to work either first or second shifts. Why Work Here? Enjoy the benefits of a flexible day shift with hours from 6 AM to 3 PM, offering a great work-life balance. Join a dynamic team where you can enhance your skills and grow in a supportive environment. Work Environment The work environment offers a flexible day shift, with hours typically from 6 AM to 3 PM, allowing for a great work-life balance. You will be working with advanced welding technologies and equipment, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitary standards. Dress code is appropriate for a welding and fabrication setting. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of San Antonio, TX. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $47840.00 - $62400.00/yr. health insurance, benefits, 401k, vision, dental, PTO Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Candidates chosen for an interview will be required to demonstrate TIG and/or MIG welding skills during the interview. High standards in TIG welding are expected due to sanitary demands of the food industry, for which we manufacture conveyor and material handling equipment. Job Description Job Title: Fabrication Welder FLSA: Non-Exempt | Job Status: Full Time Reports To: Production Supervisor PURPOSE OF POSITION Weld complex assemblies as required using TIG and some MIG welding techniques. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. More specifically, the employee owner will: • The ability to weld complex assemblies as required using TIG or MIG welding techniques. • Fabricate small components as required. • The safe use of various equipment I.E. Hydraulic bushing presses, drill presses, band saws, spot welders, grinders, hand tools, etc. • Use and understand various paperwork, including schedules, bar code system for tracking projects, prints & tech standards. • Fork lift operation. • Overhead hoist and/or crane operation and safety. • Perform routine housekeeping and maintenance. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Regular, consistent attendance. EDUCATION – EXPERIENCE – COMPUTER SKILLS • High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or • One year of related experience and/or training; or • Equivalent combination of education and experience. TRAINING – CERTIFICATIONS – LICENSES • Welding certificate preferred but not required. • Fork lift license desired. • Continually participate in additional training related to the job. COMPETENCIES To perform this position successfully, individual should demonstrate the following work competencies: • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves issues in a timely manner. • Communication Skills – Speaks clearly, listens and receives clarification, respond to questions. • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction, and takes responsibility. • Quality Assurance - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. • Ethics/Professionalism - Treats people with respect; Works ethically and with integrity. PFI • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures. • Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment properly. 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. While performing the duties of this position, the employee: • Must be able to frequently stoop/bend. • Must be able to regularly use hands and arms. • Must be able to regularly stand and walk. • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with hoist available. • Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with hoist available. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision. • Specific hearing abilities required for this job include the ability to hear equipment alarms and the ability to hear instructions from others. ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY • The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. • Regularly exposed to working near moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and extreme heat (nonweather) • May be exposed to the risk of electrical shock and vibration. • Steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and protective gloves. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. PFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with PFI.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a welder in San Antonio, TX, typically begins with technical training, which can range from 6 months to 2 years, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. According to the American Welding Society, there are approximately 771,000 welding professionals in the U.S., with a significant presence in Texas. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 2-3% growth in welding jobs from 2023 to 2033. In San Antonio, welders can expect to earn an average weekly wage of $1,000, with experienced professionals potentially earning over $150,000 annually. Welding schools, community colleges, and industry apprenticeships offer pathways to this lucrative and in-demand trade.
