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The American Tank & Fabricating Co. (AT&F)

AT&F

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
61 - 90 days
Locations
1 location in Ohio
Job locations
Ohio

About the program

Want to build large complex fabrications for submarines? That's one of the important things we do here at AT&F.If so, learn more about our team, how we work together, and the amazing fabrications we build at www.atfco.com/draftday SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The AT&F SkillBridge program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The AT&F SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from AT&F, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as Active-duty service members. Who Are We? We Build, Protect, Energize, and Move the World through Metal Fabrication Founded in 1940, AT&F is a major producer of components for construction cranes, mining equipment, defense projects, structural sections for shipbuilding, power industry related components, and specialty stainless steel fabrications. AT&F is comprised of specialized Business Units (BUs): Heavy Fabricating and Precision Processing.  Our multiple facilities have over 400,000 square feet of manufacturing space and over 200 Team Members.  AT&F is in its fourth generation of family leadership. While the values of the organization are like those found in family-run firms, AT&F is also forward thinking, sophisticated, and professional.

Jobs this program prepares you for

Welding and fitting on large scale metal fabrications utilizing GMAW welding processes. Welding is typically multi-pass with full penetration welds. Parts are large in scale and Team Members are typically welding on top of the parts or in the parts. Being able to move and adapt physically into different positions to achieve quality welds is important. Welding is done to various welding codes including AWS, ASME, AISC, and Military Specifications. The understanding of weld symbols, blueprints, tolerancing, and non-destructive testing is important.

Eligibility & prerequisites

The AT&F Weld Institute gives you access to a known successful curriculum, a full time welding instructor, and a maximum of 9 welding trainees. Potential for full time employment after training is completed is the goal.

Locations & contacts

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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