Industrial Shipbuilding Apprentice Program (Welder)

Fincantieri Marine Group•Marinette, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Apprentices spend much of their day working under the guidance of a journeyman worker who guides on-the-job-learning in the critical manufacturing work processes and related tasks. In addition, apprentices participate in formal education and assessments that help them to attain valuable advanced manufacturing certification, which they can use to advance both their education and career. Apprentices participate in regular assessments that provide them with feedback on their learning and on-the-job performance. Apprentices who embrace this feedback will experience significant learning and personal development allowing them to advance their career. Apprentices earn a living wage while learning new skills and credentials that will help them succeed in a high-demand career. Apprentices learn the core skills required in advanced manufacturing. This enables them to make a valuable contribution at work, while also preparing them for career advancement opportunities in the manufacturing industry. Apprenticeships build strong basic and academic skills that they can use to continue their education and pursue a degree. In order to obtain the completion credential, apprentices must successfully complete courses in industrial math, industrial communications, manufacturing technology systems and processes, industrial blueprint reading, and OSHA 10.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
Must be able to use hand tools (i.e torque wrench, drills and inspection tools).
Ability to read a tape measure, pressure gauge, level, and square.
Knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office programs.
Must be a US Citizen at least 18 years of age.
Must be physically able to perform the work of the occupation with reasonable accommodations and without hazard to themselves or others.
Applicants are requires to pass a hearing and vision test provided by the employer.
Applicants are required to undergo drug testing at time of selection as an apprentice.
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and be fit for a respirator.
Ability to work in inclement weather.
Must be able to bend, squat and kneel frequently.
Must be able to lift 50lbs.
Must be able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Production experience in a manufacturing environment and/or equivalent education or certification.
Specialized training in specific aspects of job functions and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

Work under the guidance of a journeyman worker for on-the-job learning.
Participate in formal education and assessments for advanced manufacturing certification.
Receive and act on feedback for learning and on-the-job performance.
Learn core skills required in advanced manufacturing.
Build strong basic and academic skills.
Successfully complete courses in industrial math, industrial communications, manufacturing technology systems and processes, industrial blueprint reading, and OSHA 10.