Apprentice Welder

At Polk Mechanical, we’re not just building projects, we’re building careers, communities, and the future of our industry. As a proud leader in mechanical construction and service, we bring innovation, craftsmanship, and people-first values to every job site and office. Polk Nation is made up of bold thinkers, problem-solvers, and team players who take pride in delivering excellence. If you're ready to grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger, you’ll feel right at home here.

Polk Mechanical is looking for the best and brightest in the DFW market to join our high performing team. As a result of our unparalleled customer service and unique offerings our business is experiencing impressive growth and with growth comes great opportunity for those with the ambition to accomplish great things.

A career at Polk is not just a job but an opportunity to join a family of people who care about each other and care about their customers. It's no wonder our business and our team are growing.

POSITION SUMMARY

Welders use accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes, for example, several different gas torch processes, various electric are processes including inert gas shielded ones, or a number of both kinds of processes, to weld all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses, including dissimilar metals such as copper to steel. Welders also assure complete penetration when required as well as complete fusion of base and filler metals. They control the metals and the welding techniques to prevent distortion or burning of the metals, and to meet weld dimension, tolerance, strength, and other requirements. The welds are made in all positions including flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead

• This position will give the opportunity for a new welder to learn what the requirements are for a Combo Welder.
• The work requires knowledge of electric, gas, and other welding processes such as electron beam welding, and the skill to apply these processes in manufacturing, repairing, modifying, rebuilding, and assembling various types of metal and alloy parts, equipment, systems, and structures such as buildings, aircraft, and ships.
• They plan and lay out the work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• They determine the welding techniques to use and select the proper materials such as the right size and type of welding electrodes or rods.
• Welders apply a variety of manual welding processes to make more difficult welds, including welds in hard-to-reach places that must meet close tolerance, strength, and other requirements, for example, evenness of fit and smoothness of contour.
• Final products are reviewed to see that welds are free from cracks, slag, or other defects, and meet specifications and accepted trade standards.
• Welds are subject to radiographic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, pressure inspection, and other tests. The supervisor is called on for advice on unusual problems.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Welders may be involved in the gas welding torch processes such as oxy-acetylene, and other industrial gases.
• The arc processes used (including inert gas-shielded ones) involve methods such as gas metal-arc, gas tungsten-arc, gas carbon-arc, plasma-arc, and atomic hydrogen welding.
• Welders apply knowledge of welding standards and how various metals and alloys such as different kinds of steel, chrome, aluminum, cast iron, nickel, Monel, brass, copper, bronze, magnesium, beryllium, and titanium react to different welding processes and techniques.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

At Polk Mechanical, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of Polk Nation. We invest in your success, celebrate your strengths, and provide opportunities to develop your career in meaningful ways. You’ll work alongside passionate professionals who believe in teamwork, integrity, and building something extraordinary together.

BENEFITS

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Career Advancement & Training Opportunities
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance for employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching
• 100% Employer-Paid Life & Disability Insurance