Summary description:

Tobyhanna Army Depot is a recognized leader in providing world-class logistic support for Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems across the Department of War. Located in the Northeastern PA Pocono mountains region and 2 hours from New York City and Philadelphia, Tobyhanna’s global reach enables full life-cycle logistic support for communications and electronic equipment delivering the best value and readiness to our Warfighters. Servicemembers participating in a 120-day DoW SkillBridge placement at Tobyhanna will gain relevant experience in Organic Industrial Base operations, transferrable production management and mission execution skills, opportunities for leadership shadowing, and career development services for resume building and interview skills. Reach out to a Tobyhanna SkillBridge POC to see if the Mission Execution & Production Management Programs are right for you!

Job description:

The WG-3703-08/WG-3703-10 Welder position will be a 120-day skills and knowledge transfer of current Welding experience into the Army Civilian Sector. Feedback sessions with the participant and the SkillBridge POCs will be conducted at the midpoint and conclusion of the placement for programmatic improvement. Skills transfer can be adapted based on developmental needs of the participant. Major duties include using accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes, performing welding duties using electric, acetylene, and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metals in various sizes, shapes, and thickness, including dissimilar metals. Work is performed in a flat, vertical, horizontal, and overhead position. Work processes include pre-heating, hazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, and heat treating. Work involves planning, laying out work, positioning and clamping templates; jigs and other guides to repair, modify, or fabricate metal items for all types of equipment including the repair of light and intricate made mechanical parts which must fit to tolerance. Welds stainless steel and aluminum, where complete penetration/fusion is required and where close tolerances must be met. Adjust machine to penetration/fusion is required and where close tolerances must be met. Adjust machine to permit welding materials of various thickness.

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