APPRENTICE - Metal Fabricator / Welding Technician

The Test Facilities Operation, Maintenance and Engineering (TFOME) team at the NASA Glenn Research Center provides engineering and technical services in the aeropropulsion and space propulsion and power test facilities.  We are currently seeking a Metal Fabricator / Welding Technician Apprentice.

The Metal Fabricator / Welding Apprentice is an entry level position that will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8000 hours of on the job training in order to complete requirements for the state of Ohio and NASA's Journeymanship program. 

HX5 Sierra, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

• The apprentice will train under journeyman level technicians for a total of 8,000 on the job training hours in order to complete the state of Ohio andNASA's Apprenticeship program.  
• Apprentices will be taught required technical skills in the use of fabrication equipment used to perform metal fabrication, Mig, Tig, and Arc welding techniques. Fabrication will include large and small structural hardware assemblies, and process piping systems used in research test facilities located at the NASAGlenn Research Center.

• Candidates must be currently attending or have attended and successfully completed an accredited vocational trades school program, or 2-year associate technical college program in Precision Machining Technology, Manufacturing Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology.

• Must be willing to complete 8,000 of on the job training as part of the requirements of the Apprenticeship program.

• Candidates will be required to demonstrate competency over the course of the program in order to qualify for on-going employment.

• Must be able to communicate and work well in a team environment.

• Capable of following directions and utilizing time wisely for the maximum efficiency on assigned work tasks.
  
  
• Must be safety conscience at all times.