GP/WBL Partnership: High School Welding Apprentice Program (Athens GA)
Core
High school apprentice welder building excavators and tractors using robotic and manual welding equipment.
Role type
Junior IC welding apprentice
Builds
Excavators and small track-type tractors
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing
Required skills
MIG welding, TIG welding, blueprint reading, AWS D1.1 weld test proficiency, quality inspection, manual material handling
Preferred skills
Robotic welding system operation, manufacturing environment experience, intermediate welding proficiency, AWS welding symbol reading
Responsibilities
Operate robotic and manual MIG weld machines, perform quality checks using measuring tools, perform in-station repair on defective welds using grinders, follow documented procedures for safe operations
Seniority
Junior, student apprentice
