Lindsay Welding Apprenticeship
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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.
•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:
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.
•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:
•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
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Lindsay Corporation does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies. Lindsay Corporation will not pay a fee to a recruiter or agency that does not have a signed vendor agreement with Lindsay Corporation. Any resume or CV submitted to any employee of Lindsay Corporation without having a vendor agreement in place will be considered property of Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay Corporation will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.