Youth Apprenticeship program for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Facilities Maintenance division.
Position
Welder
Skills Necessary
Youth Apprentice applicants should have skills in the following forms in order to succeed within this program
Possess physical strength (ability to lift 50lbs.) and good eye-hand coordination
Familiarity with common hand tools
Ability to use depth perception to walk and drive in a straight line
Skills to be Learned
The following are the skills and abilities that apprentices will have the opportunity to learn from hands on experience
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work specifications
Ability to set up and operate hand and power tools particular to the welding trade
Ability to set up ladders and scaffolding
Learn to mix protective coating and apply it to welding parts
Learn to apply fire suppression measures in case of emergencies
How to properly prepare surfaces for welding
Program
Youth Apprenticeship-Welding
Length of Program
The length of the program will vary from 12-24 months depending on current grade at start of program, licensing, and certificate opportunities.
Number of Positions
Within the first term of the Youth Apprenticeship, there will be 1 available position.
Permanent Position
Youth Apprentices will have the opportunity to apply for a Welding Apprentice position upon successful completion of Youth Apprenticeship program and graduation from a participating high school in the airport footprint.
Application Process
Applicants for the Welding Youth Apprenticeship program must be enrolled as a junior or senior at one of the participating high schools. Applicant must also obtain recommendations from the teacher of the qualifying CTAE program as well as character reference from non-school personnel. Apply online at www.atlantaga.gov
Compensation for Program
Salary for this position is $17 per hour.
Schedule
Work based Learning students will work a maximum of 20 hours per week
The 20 hour per week schedule will fall between 7am and 7pm, Monday-Friday.
- Hours may increase during the summer months to a 40-hour workweek.