Youth Apprenticeship Program Student

Fincantieri Marine Group • Green Bay, WI

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Fincantieri Marine Group (FMG) is hiring a Youth Apprentice in the Manufacturing Department at our Green Bay, WI Shipyard location. This is a 1st shift role, 10 -- 20 hours per week, with flexibility in scheduling dependent upon the youth apprentice school schedule. FMG is a subsidiary of Fincantieri S.p.A. with a mission to build, repair, and sustain maritime vessels that proudly supply, service, and defend our nation and the world. Fincantieri offers rewarding careers to more than 20,000 employees across 4 continents within 20 shipyards. We are a world leader and shipbuilder of choice, constantly evolving to meet global megatrends in tourism, energy, and defense through innovative and competitive maritime solutions. The Youth Apprentice Welder will work in the area of aluminum fabrication while developing foundational skills in welding processes, blueprint reading, and manufacturing practices. This role works under the guidance of experienced mentors to gain hands-on experience and progress toward independent skilled work within the shipyard.

Requirements

• Ability to weld using manual or semi-automatic techniques
• Must be punctual and willing to take direction from senior employees/mentors.
• Must come to work with a good attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Ability to operate various hand tools
• Ability to work in inclement weather (cold, hot, rain, snow, etc.)
• Must have basic organizational, time management, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have ability to maintain confidentiality and a professional demeanor
• Must adhere to ISO and OSHA policies established by FMG and have high values for safety awareness

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to welding and general knowledge of blueprints and hand tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist in layout and assembly of aluminum weldment, securing parts and assemblies according to specifications/drawings using straight edge, combination square, calipers and ruler
• Position and secure parts using various hand tools, porta powers, and lever operated chain jacks
• Weld or tack aluminum parts together using spot welding gun or FCAW equipment to specified tolerances
• Cut aluminum plate/shapes using powered saws and hand shears
• Dismantle aluminum assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using saws, routers or plasma-arc equipment
• Perform grinding and cleaning of weld areas, including removal of slag, spatter, and general deburring
• Complete required inspection and quality control processes
• Participate as member of crane rigging crew
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED