Electro-Mechanical Technician, Apprentice Program, US - 2021

Company: GlaxoSmithKline
Location: East Durham
Posted on: June 10, 2021

Job Description:

Site Name: USA - New York - Oak Hill Posted Date: Mar 12 2021 Exciting minds with our Electro-Mechanical Technician Apprenticeship Education required: Must have earned a high school diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2021. High school GPA 2.5 ("B") or above (4.0 scale) High school Algebra and Geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math (GPA 2.5 or above in each case) High school English (GPA 2.5 or above) College enrolled students with 30 credits or less are eligible Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English Start date: August 2021 Assessment center date (anticipated): May 2021 Preferred Qualifications: Have studied engineering, mechanics, technology, robotics, or shop Less than 2-years' experience in pharmaceutical or FDA interfacing industry (intern or shadowing opportunity) Less than 2-years' experience in engineering or technical role (including intern or shadowing opportunity) Less than 2-years' experience in manufacturing or production (including intern or shadowing opportunity Other requirements: Must be 18 years of age by the 1st of August 2021 Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school If offered a position the candidate must be willing to enroll, and meet entry requirements, with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions, in the preferred related instruction course. Must be able to commute on a daily basis to GSK worksite and related instruction facility Application deadline: We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis. Want to solve some of the world's biggest health challenges? With over 300 years of innovation, we're a science-led global healthcare company that delivers billions of innovative products each year. Join us and help millions of people do more, feel better, live longer. Achieve your career goals on our apprentice program We're looking for Apprentices in Electro-Mechanical, a field of engineering that encompasses electrical, mechanical, automation and control engineering. Are you a technical minded, recent high school graduate with ambition to develop the know-how to design and maintain systems we need to make treatments that save lives? If so, the GSK Apprentice Program could be for you. This entry-level, development opportunity offers you the chance to study towards nationally recognized qualifications while gaining hands-on, paid work experience. Our apprentices attend college part-time studying theory elements of the apprenticeship while working at a GSK Manufacturing facility. Electro-Mechanical Technician apprentices at Oak Hill will be studying towards an Associate's Degree in Mechatronics at Hudson Valley Community College. Over the 4 years in the Program, you will build technical and leadership skills through rotations across various GSK site engineering teams. Your rotations may include time in manufacturing, packaging, maintenance and utilities. What will you do? As an Electro-Mechanical Apprentice, you may get involved in the following activities: Develop mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation skills Learn how to maintain production equipment Carry out routine maintenance Diagnose and resolve breakdowns Help design, install and test new equipment You'll be excited by the thought of: building technical skills through a tailored entry-level development program, working with industry professionals earning an Associate's degree at GSK's partnering community college with the potential to go on to further study. GSK will pay for the apprentice's tuition costs for company approved courses related to the Associate's degree receiving an industry-recognized "Certificate of Completion" training credential from the U.S. Department of Labor upon completion of GSK's Apprentice Program - a portable certificate of competency connecting with apprentices across the US and the world being part of an inclusive organization that fosters individual empowerment and builds trust taking part in projects and prioritizing tasks building an understanding of state-of-the-art technologies developing skills in an industry that's making innovative changes to the way it develops and manufactures products Benefits include: A competitive base salary Fully-funded college tuition and paid expenses for Associate's Degree An annual bonus based on company performance Access to healthcare and well-being programs, pension plan membership, savings programs, time off and childcare support Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements A performance and development program Get to grips with our recruitment process Watch the video in the banner at the top of this page and you'll find tips on our website - https://www.gsk.com/en-gb/careers/apprentices-students-and-graduates/apply-now-for-our-future-leaders-graduate-programme/ We recommend you apply as soon as possible, because we accept ongoing applications and offer positions on a first come, first served basis. 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