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Melink Corporation

Field Service Technician - Job Training Program

Job Training All branchesDefense Industrial BaseNational Security

Website provided by the program.

At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
Online
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
Online · jobs available nationwide
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Architecture and Engineering

About the program

Complete 4 stages of training. 2 week at Headquarters in Milford, OH for hands on training, followed by 3-8 weeks of job site shadowing with a Supervisor at locations to be determined (nationwide), last 3 weeks will be semi-solo job performance with trainer support.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Perform system commissioning for commercial buildings including Air/Water Balance, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) testing, Equipment start-up, and Quality Assurance (QA) testing for commercial customer (largest retailers, restaurants, and grocers in the world).

Eligibility & prerequisites

For training: mechanical experience preferred, ability to travel/fly (Monday- Friday) during training periodTo be hired on: must be 21 or older, have a valid driver's license, must pass a driving record check and rent cars through National/Enterprise under Company guidelines, must pass urine analysis, physical, HPE (Human Performance Evaluation), and background check.

Melink will provide all costs associated with the job including initial job screening requirements. This includes uniforms, PPE, tools, and travel expenses (i.e hotels, airline costs, daily per diem, rental cars).

Locations & contacts

How to apply

  1. Contact the provider using the website or email above. Ask about openings, start dates, and the application.
  2. Confirm eligibility. SkillBridge is generally for service members within 180 days of separation who have their command's approval.
  3. Get your unit commander's authorization following your branch's SkillBridge process. Start early; approvals take time.
  4. Read reviews from past participants on Rate My SkillBridge.

Policy details: official DoW SkillBridge site · our FAQ