Job Description
Falcon Academy - Early Career Apprentice Program Build America. Build Your Career. The Falcon Academy is where that journey begins. Opportunities are available at either of our shops in Coatesville PA or Sinking Spring PA The Falcon Academy Early Career Apprentice Program is designed for recent graduates of welding and technical programs who are ready to take the next step into a full-time production career. This structured, hands-on program provides advanced training in: Welding (primarily FCAW / flux-core) Steel fitting and layout Structural steel fabrication processes Participants will build on their foundational training and develop the real-world skills required to meet AWS D1.1 and D1.5 standards, preparing them for placement into production roles at JGM. You will be able to advance based on mastering required skills not the time it takes you to do so.What You'll Gain Direct, hands-on experience in a high-production fabrication shop Training aligned with AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and D1.5 (Bridge Welding Code) Exposure to large-scale structural steel projects Mentorship from experienced welders and fabricators A clear path into full-time production rolesTraining Focus Areas Flux-Core (FCAW) welding techniques and procedures Blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation Steel fitting, alignment, and layout Material handling and shop workflow Quality standards, inspection, and rework prevention Safety practices in a production environmentProgram Outcome Upon successful completion of Falcon Academy, participants will be placed into production roles in one of the following: Coatesville, PA Sinking Spring, PA Career paths include Welder Fabricator Fitter With opportunities for continued growth based on skill, performance, and certifications. Compensation can go from $22-$36.00 based on your proficiency of the tasks not the t