Welding Apprentice- CCC Students

Lindsay Welding Apprenticeship 

  Work based learning is a game changer in today’s fields of work. Working with us here at Lindsay you would be able to test drive the career and learn everything firsthand in the workplace and in the classroom. LINDSAY Apprenticeships open the door to a better future!

Organization Summary 

Lindsay Corporation is a global company, headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, focused on providing irrigation and infrastructure solutions to meet the needs of a growing population. As one of the world’s leading providers of irrigation and water management, its Zimmatic systems are operating in more than 90 countries. Lindsay Corporation’s infrastructure division offers a wide range of products that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. Since 1955, Lindsay Corporation has been at the forefront of research and development of products and services designed to meet the needs of a constantly evolving world. 

Work Schedule (times and hours per week)

Monday – Friday:

Apprentice schedule:

2nd shift 5pm to 9pm (20 hours)

*During Holiday Breaks from school and summertime the apprentice may work fulltime hours.

  

Position Description 

Lindsay Corporation has openings for a Welding Apprenticeship.  Position will be located at the heart of Lindsay’s operation – the Lindsay Plant in Lindsay, NE. 

• Starting wage is $19.00

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Apprentice works 20 hours, while attending school. *Holiday Breaks, Summertime you may work full time hours

• If the apprentice leaves before 2 years of employment, they will be expected to pay Lindsay back.

Position Details

          Program Length:

• Diploma Hours- 740

• AAS Hours- 655

         Certificate:

• Advanced Welding Certificate

• Manual Welding Certificate

• Production Welding Certificate

         Program Outcomes:

• Work safely and independently with others

• Demonstrate welding skills and theory at entry- and advanced levels according to nationally recognized welding standards and codes. 

• Think critically, problem solve, and use creativity. Read and interpret welding drawings, and sketches.

         Job Functions:

 

• Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

• Maintain safety

• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures

• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (MIG, MMA etc.)

• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (tape measures, saws, squares, calipers etc.)

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

• Understands and processes work orders properly

    On the Job Learning:

• Maintain safety

• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications

• Operate welding equipment

• Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs

• Watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions

Advancement

Post-coursework

Apprentices who complete required classroom training are eligible to receive an incremental hourly raise commensurate with skill gains.

 

Post-apprenticeship (2-3 years)

Promotion opportunities and full-time employment upon successful apprenticeship completion.

 

Long-term

Continued growth and learning including professional development opportunities. Pay advancements. Top pay