Falcon Academy Apprentice Program

Falcon Academy Early Career Apprentice ProgramBuild America. Build Your Career.The Falcon Academy is where that journey begins.Opportunities are available at either of our shops in Coatesville PA or Sinking Spring PAApply today to be considered for our July or August 2026 classesThe Falcon Academy Early Career Apprentice Program is designed for recent graduates of welding and technical programs who are ready to take the next step into a full-time production career. This structured, hands-on program provides advanced training in:Welding (primarily FCAW / flux-core)Steel fitting and layoutStructural steel fabrication processesParticipants will build on their foundational training and develop the real-world skills required to meet AWS D1.1 and D1.5 standards, preparing them for placement into production roles at JGM. You will be able to advance based on mastering required skills not the time it takes you to do so.What You'll GainDirect, hands-on experience in a high-production fabrication shopTraining aligned with AWS D1.1 (Structural Steel) and D1.5 (Bridge Welding Code)Exposure to large-scale structural steel projectsMentorship from experienced welders and fabricatorsA clear path into full-time production rolesTraining Focus AreasFlux-Core (FCAW) welding techniques and proceduresBlueprint reading and weld symbol interpretationSteel fitting, alignment, and layoutMaterial handling and shop workflowQuality standards, inspection, and rework preventionSafety practices in a production environmentProgram OutcomeUpon successful completion of Falcon Academy, participants will be placed into production roles in one of the following:Coatesville, PASinking Spring, PACareer paths include:WelderFabricatorFitterWith opportunities for continued growth based on skill, performance, and certifications.Compensation can go from $22-$36.00 based on your proficiency of the tasks not the tenure in the company.Schedule & Work EnvironmentMondayFriday: 5:00 AM 3:30 PMSaturdays: Optional based on production needsWork performed in a fast-paced, team-oriented fabrication facilityTraining may be centralized in Sinking SpringMinimum Requirements To be considered for the Falcon Academy Early Career Apprentice Program, candidates must have:Completed a high school welding program, ORGraduated from a technical high school, ORCompleted a post-secondary trade school or college program in:WeldingAdvanced Welding TechnologyOr a closely related fieldWhat We're Looking ForStrong foundation in welding principles and shop practicesWillingness to learn and take direction from experienced craftsmenHigh level of reliability, accountability, and work ethicAbility to work in a physically demanding, production environmentCommitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvementWhy Falcon Academy?At JGM, we believe in building careersnot just filling jobs. Falcon Academy bridges the gap between the classroom and the shop floor, giving you the opportunity to turn your training into a long-term, high-demand career in structural steel fabrication.Apply TodayIf you're ready to take your welding education and turn it into a career in structural steel, we want to hear from you.