Pre-Apprentice - Welding - (2 positions available)

The pre-apprentice internship is a 4 week program required before being considered for PPPL's Apprenticeship Program. The successful candidate will be introduced to working as a Welding apprenticeships before joining PPPL’s Apprenticeship Program.

The Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory is a world-class fusion energy research laboratory managed by Princeton University for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science. PPPL is dedicated to developing the scientific and technological knowledge base for fusion energy. The Laboratory advances the fields of fusion energy and plasma physics research to develop the scientific understanding and key innovations needed to realize fusion as an energy source for the world.

Welders play a crucial role in this grand challenge of the 21st century working in close collaboration with world class physicists and attacking difficult scientific and technical problems. If you are considering a career as a welder and learn the trade, this apprenticeship program can prepare you for this challenging, but rewarding, path. This is your chance to join an innovative team helping to develop an energy source for the future.

• Participates in all aspects of PPPL Materials jointing, forming, testing and treatment operations
• Assist engineering personnel in development and application of new or improved welding and brazing techniques, procedures, and practices
• Assists engineering personnel in testing and validation of welded designs, metals, and alloys
• Operate furnaces, vacuum systems, and test stands for material heat treatment and testing.
• Assist in evaluating data and conducting experiments to develop application of new equipment or improved techniques, procedures, or practices
• Inspect welded joints and conducts tests to ensure welds meet design standards, code requirements, and project-specific requirements
• Perform residual gas analysis of samples
• Perform vacuum leak test and provide leak rate results
• Perform maintenance and operation of heat treatment equipment, as well as materials testing equipment

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and Equivalent. Technical or Trade School background preferred
• You must be at least 18 years old by July 12th, 2021.
• You must be eligible for work in the United States.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Please be aware that the Department of Energy (DOE) prohibits DOE employees and contractors from participation in certain foreign government talent recruitment programs. All PPPL employees are required to disclose any participation in a foreign government talent recruitment program and may be required to withdraw from such programs to remain employed under the DOE Contract.

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