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Welder Apprentice
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Welder Apprentice
at
Klute Inc.
Available Openings: 1
Posted Date: April 13, 2026
Apply By: May 13, 2026
Industry: Welding
Pay Type: Hourly
Compensation: $21.50 / hour
Education Level: High School
Description
Start Your Welding Career with a Company That Invests in Your Future
Klute Inc., a family-owned steel fabrication company trusted since 1961, is looking for motivated individuals who want to build a career in welding. If you have basic welding experience or training and want to grow your skills in a hands-on environment, this is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals and develop into a certified welder.
This is more than just a job - it's a chance to learn a skilled trade, grow your earning potential, and be part of a team that builds critical infrastructure across the country.
Why Start Your Career at Klute?
✔ Hands-on training with experienced welders and supervisors
✔ Opportunity to earn welding certifications
✔ Clear growth path from apprentice to skilled welder
✔ Competitive starting pay with advancement opportunities
✔ Stable work in a growing industry
✔ Family-owned company where people matter
✔ Team environment focused on safety and quality
Responsibilities
What You'll Learn & Do
As a Welder Apprentice, you will work alongside our Welding Supervisor and Quality Team to develop your skills and gain certifications while supporting production work.
You will learn how to:
• Set up and operate welding equipment
• Weld steel components using the GMAW process
• Read blueprints and interpret weld symbols
• Follow Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
• Measure and position materials accurately
• Use fabrication tools like grinders, plasma cutters, and oxy-fuel equipment
• Safely move materials using forklifts and overhead cranes
• Maintain quality standards and safe work practices
Qualifications
This role is ideal for someone who wants to grow into a highly skilled welder through real-world experience.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
• Has basic welding experience or welding school training
• Is eager to learn and take direction
• Takes pride in quality workmanship
• Has strong attention to detail
• Shows up ready to work and learn
• Works well on a team
• Is safety minded
Bonus if you have:
• Welding certification training
• Blueprint reading experience
• Shop or fabrication experience
Growth Opportunity
At Klute, many of our skilled welders started as apprentices. If you bring the right attitude and work ethic, we will help you build the skills needed to advance your career.
Klute Inc.
Contact:
Kiley
Palmertree
Email
kpalmertree@kluteinc.com
1313 Road G
York, York, NE 68467
US
York, York, NE 68467
US