John Zink Spring 2027 Welding Co-Op

Your Job

John Zink, a Koch Engineered Solutions company, is looking for a Welding Co-Op to join our manufacturing team beginning January 2027 in Tulsa, OK.

This opportunity is designed for a student pursuing welding or a related technical program who is ready to apply their classroom and hands-on training in a manufacturing environment.

All equipment, materials, and required personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to perform the role will be provided.

Our Team

John Zink continues to grow its Tulsa Manufacturing Facility into a world-class operation recognized for safety, environmental excellence, innovation, and customer service.

As a Welding Co-Op, you will work alongside experienced team members while building practical welding and fabrication capabilities.

What You Will Do


* Apply welding coursework and hands-on training in a manufacturing environment while following required safety controls and PPE requirements.


* Assist with joining and fabricating metal using MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW).


* Read and interpret blueprints and drawings to support fabrication activities.


* Use measuring devices, mathematics, and appropriate tools to complete work accurately.


* Learn to set up, operate, fit, and position welding equipment for required welds.


* Support related fabrication activities related to plasma cutting including fitting, welding, and grinding.


* Work alongside experienced welders and manufacturing team members to develop technical capabilities and contribute to quality work.


* Opportunity to work with stainless steel and other high-end materials.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* Currently enrolled in a welding, welding technology, or closely related technical program at an accredited technical school, community college, or college.


* Experience and/or coursework using one or more welding processes such as MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), or Flux Core (FCAW).


* Experience and/or coursework reading and interpreting blueprints or technical drawings.


* Able to work in Tulsa, Oklahoma beginning January 2027.

What Will Put You Ahead


* Anticipated completion of a welding or related technical program in Spring 2027.


* Hands-on experience welding stainless steel.


* Experience with multiple welding processes, including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), Flux Core (FCAW), Stick (SMAW), and/or Subarc (SAW).

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