Apprentice Welding Jobs, Employment in Rio Rancho,NM Now Hiring September 2026

Federal Signal

Albuquerque, NM 87113

Ability to weld-wire feed in multiple positions
Ability to use a handheld plasma cutter, handheld grinder, and manual flame cutting torch
Fit up and assemble products
Ability to utilize bridge cranes to position parts and assemblies during production
Exchange empty cylinders of oxygen, shielding gas, and fuel gas for full cylinders using a hand truck/dolly
Utilize the following welding processes, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW)
Ability to flexibly, and reliably, perform craftsman welds in confined spaces
Assist other production employees as deemed necessary by management
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
Must be able to perform work to required tolerances
Must have the skill required to pass a welding test
Capable of standing, bending, and climbing for long periods of time
Capable of lifting up to forty pounds and pushing/pulling/drag suction hose on to tanks that weigh anywhere from ten to one hundred pounds
Capable of working in various weather conditions
Capable of working around high noise levels
Capable of working in high places and in confined spaces
All Welders are required to wear leather work gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, steel toed boots, and any other protection required for a particular welding task
We are a drug free workplace and require pre-employment testing