Welder Apprentice
Rush Enterprises, Inc
Oklahoma City, OK1h agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 05:36 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Diploma
- Must know
- AWSOperations
- Work
- On-site in Oklahoma City
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations37%AWS12%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Rush Truck Centers is hiring an Experienced Welder for a high-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Production welding, service & repair welding, prototype building, and fitter welding.
- Work with supervisors to ensure continuous improvements in work cells and hit quotas.
- Weld according to pre-set parameters using MIG, ARC, and TIG welding processes.
- Conduct repairs, modifications, and retrofits.
- Conduct technical inspections.
- Fabrication of custom prototypes from supplied drawings.
- Fabrication of custom jigs and fixtures.
- Perform maintenance on returned products to be refurbished or re-worked to customer specifications.
- Keep detailed and accurate reports and documentation.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment.
- Operate brazing and soldering equipment.
- Operate angle grinders to prepare parts for welding.
- Repair machinery and other components.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structures to discover flaws.
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety.
- Conduct project review and planning.
- Fuel tank and card lock repairs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- MIG welding
- ARC welding
- TIG welding
- Operation of manual or semi-automatic flame cutting equipment
- Operation of brazing and soldering equipment
- Operation of angle grinders
- Testing and inspection of welded surfaces and structures
- OHSA regulations compliance
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- AWS D1.1 SMAW Certification required.
- College or post-secondary education is preferred.
- Previous experience in Heavy Truck, Automotive or related industry experience preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer focused.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
- Experience with routine maintenance operations.
- Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Maintain a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
- Assist in development or repair estimates.