Electromechanical Technician Apprentice, Upper Merion, US, 2027

Location

King of Prussia, PA

Employment Type

Full-time

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Posted on October 29, 2026

Job Description

Overview

Join GSK’s Electromechanical Technician Apprentice Program in the US for 2027, a full-time entry-level opportunity for high school graduates and community college students to start their careers while studying towards a fully funded associate degree, eliminating college debt.

Responsibilities

  • Develop hands-on mechanical, electrical, control and instrumentation skills.
  • Learn how to maintain production equipment.
  • Carry out routine maintenance.
  • Diagnose and resolve breakdowns.
  • Assist with the design, installation and testing of new equipment.
  • Operate consistently aligned to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
  • Maintain and calibrate a wide range of equipment to ensure continual production of accurate and precise results.
  • Look for ways to improve safety, efficiency and quality of manufacturing processes.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalency diploma by June 2027.
  • High school GPA 2.5 ('B') or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • GPA 2.5 or above in high school Algebra and Geometry or 2 units equivalent of academic math.
  • GPA 2.5 or above in high school English.
  • GPA 2.5 or above in high school Biology and Chemistry.
  • Must have 0 - 30 college credits.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age by August 1, 2027.
  • Less than 2 years of related work experience since graduating from high school.
  • Willingness to enroll and meet entry requirements with one of GSK's partnering community colleges or technical institutions.
  • Ability to commute daily to the GSK manufacturing facility and related community college or technical institution.
  • Written and spoken fluency in English.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Expected start date: September 2027.
  • Application deadline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
  • Assessment Centre Date: May 2027.

Benefits

Health Insurance
401k
PTO

How this job compares in King of Prussia, PA

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Pennsylvania currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$35/hr across 124 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in King of Prussia, PA

King of Prussia, PA currently has 8 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 5 employers. 2 of them were added in the last week. Across Pennsylvania as a whole we're tracking 273 other active welding openings from 175 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in King of Prussia, or widen the search to Pennsylvania.

GSK currently has 1 other opening live in Pennsylvania, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Pennsylvania at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Hanwha Philly Shipyard (8), TradeWorx (7), and JB Poindexter Company (6). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Pennsylvania, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Philadelphia at $34/hr, York at $27/hr, and New Kensington at $22/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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