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Tobyhanna Army Depot

Mission Execution & Production - On the Job Training

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At a glance

Open to
All branches
Format
In person
Length
91 - 120 days
Locations
4 locations in Pennsylvania
Job locations
Pennsylvania
Career field
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair, Transportation and Material Moving, Architecture and Engineering, Production
Target MOS/ratings
Army: 91E (Allied Trades Specialist) / Navy: SW (Steelworker) or HT (Hull Maintenance Tech) /Air Force: 2A7X1 (Aircraft Metals Technology) / Marine Corps: 1316 (Metal Worker) / Coast Guard: DC (Damage Controlman)
Nearest installation
Tobyhanna Army Depot

About the program

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!

Jobs this program prepares you for

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.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Must possess certification for the American Welding Society Standard for Aluminum & Steel under AWS D17.1 Specifications for Aerospace Applications. Must possess a Target MOC. Secret security clearance required. Physical Effort: The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing. Work may be done in awkward and cramped quarters. May handle objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Working Conditions: Constant exposure to dirt, grease, noise, odors, smoke, and fumes with requirement for protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear plugs, safety shoes, aprons, gloves, welding helmets, and goggles. Work is usually done on concrete floors or as required on or inside equipment being repaired. Applicants could be subject to burns and eye injury when welding. Danger from electric shock and falls from scaffolds or ladders, infrared or ultraviolet rays, fumes, and gases.

Barracks lodging is not available.

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.

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