Youth Apprenticeship Program Student

Fincantieri Marine Group•Green Bay, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Fincantieri ACE Marine is a state-of-the-art, climate-controlled aluminum construction facility. Purposely designed for assembly line manufacturing of aluminum vessels, the facility uses innovative modular construction techniques and component manufacturing. Efficiencies in production are achieved by allowing modules to be pre-outfitted to a very high degree while internal compartments are still very accessible. The entry level, youth apprentice (YA) will work in the area of aluminum fabrication. The function of the YA program student is to develop the skills/capabilities necessary to perform as a long-term, fulltime employee within the skilled trades at Fincantieri ACE Marine. In fulfilling this function he/she will work with mentors that will train them to gain certifications to perform skilled work within the shipyard across various trades.

Requirements

Weld using manual or semi-automatic techniques
Be able to read and interpret blue prints (will provide additional training)
Operate small tools
Strong communicator to both internal and external customers
Position requires candidates to be actively enrolled or be recently graduated from high school/ high school equivalent or be enrolled in Youth Apprenticeship program.

Nice To Haves

Welding experience and/or training along with a general knowledge of blueprints and hand tools is preferred.
One (1) year related experience desirable.

Responsibilities

Assist Level I/II fabricators in layout and assembly of aluminum weldment.
Assist Level I/II fabricators with securing parts and assemblies according to specifications/drawings using straight -edge, combination square, calipers and ruler.
Cut aluminum plate/shapes using powered saws and hand shears.
Weld or tack aluminum parts together using spot welding gun or FCAW equipment.
Climb ladders or work on scaffolds to assemble components.
Dismantle aluminum assemblies or cuts scrap metal, using saws, routers or plasma-arc equipment.
Position and secure parts using various hand tools, porta powers, and lever operated chain jacks.
Participate as member of crane rigging crew.
Remove rough spots from work piece using portable sander, hand file or scraper.
Other duties as assigned