Welder Intern (High School)

Are you a high school student interested in gaining welding skills? Are you ready for a paid internship that will give you great experience and start your career with the Commonwealth of PA? Then this high school internship located in Mercer County is for you!During this internship, you will be responsible for executing a range of skilled trade tasks related to repairing parts, performing structural welding on bridge components, fixing frames on equipment, hitches, and plows, as well as fabricating repair and body parts for various applications. You will have the opportunity to improve your skills and gain valuable experience in welding, specifically on construction equipment. It is essential to have a solid understanding of basic mechanical functions, welding principles, and the operation of welding equipment to excel in this role.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• If you are selected for this position, you will work directly with your workplace supervisor to determine a work schedule that coordinates with your school schedule.

• Students will be responsible for their own transportation, parking, and related costs unless otherwise noted.

• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years old at time of hire.

• Must be in a junior- or senior-year status during the 2023-24 school year.

• Must have completed sophomore year of high school at time of hire.

Additional Requirements:

• Letter of Recommendation: You must attach a Letter of Recommendation from your school's co-op coordinator, career or guidance counselor, or similar designated school professional indicating you meet your school's requirements and are being recommended for this opportunity.

• Work Permit: Minors will be required to submit their Work Permit upon acceptance of this position.

• By participating in this program, the student and school agree to use the Commonwealth's Training Plan, Statement of Responsibilities, and Student Performance Evaluation. Forms will be provided to the student upon acceptance of this position.

• Must be a vo-tech (career and technical center) student in an approved cooperative vocational training program that has prepared the student for the duties and the description of work described in this posting.

• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS): 

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.