Craftsman Apprentice

The Urban Electric Co.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO & holidays

On-site barista

Job summary

The Urban Electric Co. is seeking an Apprentice with the Production team to learn the craft of hand-made, luxury metal lighting fixtures. You will work with Senior and Master Craftsmen to gain skills in Production Prep, Assembly, Finishing and Final Assembly, while contributing to a high-precision manufacturing environment.

You will need a high school diploma or equivalent and enjoy hands-on work. The role emphasizes teamwork, problem solving, attention to detail and punctuality, with potential

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• You enjoy solving problems and taking on difficult challenges.
• You pay attention to details and stay focused to avoid errors.
• Fine motor skills and the ability to work with small parts.
• You can manage time and meet production deadlines.
• You are a flexible, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Learn the trade and processes for producing metal lighting fixtures.
• Assist Craftsmen in assembly and finishing tasks.
• Prepare and finish components across stations (prep, assembly, finishing, final assembly).
• Inspect work for quality and document issues.
• Pack and crate completed fixtures for shipment.
• Read and interpret shop drawings and follow work orders.

Skills

Carpentry background

Cabinet making background

Woodworking background

Electrical wiring background

Manufacturing experience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Drill press

Lathe

Band saw

Scale and measuring tools

Clamps and jigs

Job description

At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

Starting apprentices begin at $20.00/hour!

We are looking for long-term employees that desire to join a stable, growing and unique local company. Often, we find individuals with a background or hobby in carpentry, cabinet making, woodworking, auto paint/body, culinary, HVAC, electrical wiring or manufacturing plant assembly have transferable skills that translate well into our manufacturing environment. Are you our next long-term team member? To learn more about what it means to be a Craftsman, check out this video:https://vimeo.com/1197830404/1385e62d3c?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci#t=0 .

Some Benefits & Perks of Working at The Urban Electric Co.

• Our production team runs on first shift only. The production schedule runs Monday - Thursday (four 10-hour days); therefore, most weekends are 3-day weekends!
• Opportunity for verygenerous quarterly bonusesthrough the company PMB (Productivity Metric Bonus) program
• Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave for new moms and dads
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• A company-wide health & wellness initiative
• An on-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
• Robust training program with room for growth and merit-based advancement

Who You Are:

As an Apprentice with the UECo Production team, you will take the first step on your journey through our Employee Advancement Program! You will work with Senior and Master Craftsman to learn the trade and processes required for producing luxury metal lighting fixtures.You will train in a primary skill in either Production Prep, Craft Assembly, Finishing or the Final Assembly area. You enjoy working with your hands, seeing a job completed to high standards and on time, working well in a team environment, adapting well to change, and you are punctual.

A Day in the Life:

• Production Prep Tasks
  • Work with skilled Craftsmen to learn the trade and processes required for performing meaningful preparatory work in the fabricating of metal lighting fixtures.
  • Inspect incoming work for quality and completeness and create required documentation (INCs) in the event of a non-conformance.
  • Perform preparatory steps related to Craft as well as fabricate components and sub-assemblies of standard and custom lighting fixtures as defined by supporting documentation at each station.
  • Conduct preliminary preparation of metal surfaces for downstream customers.
  • Perform preparatory steps related to finishing, wiring, and packing of lights as defined by supporting documentation at each station.
  • Facilitate flow of material from process to process.
• Craftsman Assembly Tasks
  • Solder and assemble copper and brass lighting fixtures to exacting standards
  • Build metal fixtures according to print set specifications (square, symmetry, scale, etc.)
  • Utilize various tools (scale, clamps, jigs, drill press, lathe, drill, band saw, etc.)
  • Conduct preliminary preparation of metal surfaces for downstream customer
    
• Craftsman Finishing Tasks
  • Utilize sanders, dremels, scratchpads, buffers, sandblasters, etc.) to prepare metal surfaces for appropriate finish
  • Disassemble and Reassemble lighting fixture components
  • Use dip tanks and appropriate process to achieve Oxidation, Polish or Distressed finish
  • Apply standard and custom paint, lacquer and other coatings to lighting fixtures
  • Ensure proper finish is applied to lighting fixture components per work orders
    
• Craftsman Final Assembly Tasks
  • Cut and fit various types of glass to bench crafted lighting fixtures
  • Physically wire and test lighting fixtures in accordance with product specifications and codes
  • Pack and/or crate completed fixtures for world-wide shipment
  • Knowledge of trade-specific tools relating to electrical, glass or wiring

What Will Set You Up For Success:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• You enjoy solving problems. You love taking on difficult challenges and finding solutions.
• You pay attention to the details. As far as you’re concerned, anything worth doing is worth doing right, every single time. You stay focused and nothing falls through the cracks on your watch.
• You’ve got fine motor skills and the ability to work with small parts.
• You can manage your time and prioritize to meet production deadlines.
• You’re a flexible team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• You have technical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints.
• You have basic computer skills (e-mail, internet, and Microsoft Office).

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Personal Protective Equipment Required:

• Half or Full-Face Mask - Employeeswill need to be clean shaven prior to being fit tested at orientation. A mustache that does not extend past the corners of your mouth is acceptable.
• Safety Glasses
• Latex Gloves

Work location for Craftsman Apprentices would be at one of our two locations:

• Cooper River Campus at 2120 Noisette Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29405
• Ashley River Campus at 4500 Leeds Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405

Robust health insurance. Full-time barista. Four day work weeks. Tickets to sports and theater. Paid leave for new moms and dads. Even county park passes. These are just a few of the ways we strive to support and care for our talented team and their families:

• Medical & dental insurance – with employer contributions
• 401(k) savings plan – with employer match
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Employee assistance programs
• Paid parental leave for new mothers and fathers
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Paid time off for bereavement
• Paid time off for jury duty & voting
• 4-10 schedules for production
• Health & wellness initiative
• Personal enrichment, skills enhancement & tuition reimbursement
• On-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
• Casual dress environment
• UEConcierge - free tickets to local venues

A DYNAMIC TEAM

We make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company’s products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 175,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

METALSMITH

Preserving the lasting tradition and skill of forming copper and brass by hand to create made-to-order lighting fixtures.

PREP / FINISHING

Giving life to our products through the art of paint, lacquer, oxidation and coating.

GLASS / WIRE / PACK

Ensuring quality to our customers by inspecting products, fitting glass, wiring electrical, and carefully packing finished fixtures.

ENGINEERING

Improving quality, productivity, and design throughout our entire manufacturing process.

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Guiding and developing new products for our ever-growing catalogue.

LOGISTICS

Managing the flow of products from start to finish.

SALES & MARKETING

Connecting our brand, our products, and our message to the world.

FABRICATION

Manipulating raw metals using CNC cutting, bending, and machining technologies.

MATERIALS MANAGEMENT

Sourcing, organizing, and distributing all of the materials needed for our daily operations.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION

Managing the day-to-day internal operations of our organization including Accounting, IT, Maintenance, and Human Resources.

ART & CREATIVE

Materializing the signature brand of UECo through the arts, encompassing photography, video production, graphic design and website development.

BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE

Developing process improvements and standardization through effective use of data and technology.

WE ARE A PROGRESSIVE COMPANY THAT TAKES PRIDE IN PROVIDING A POSITIVE AND CREATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT

A CARING CULTURE

While we are world-renowned for the way we take care of our clients, we are even more purposeful with how we care for each other. We love what we do, who we are, what we represent, and who we will become - and importantly, we thrive on the creative energy of a team that challenges and supports each other to achieve what's not thought possible. It's difficult for artisanal craft to exist let alone thrive in the modern era - but we like the hard stuff and believe it sets us apart. And within a caring environment where every one feels safe to strive and safe to fail, we believe our team achieves its very best.

UECOMMUNITY

We are committed to supporting local, non-profit organizations that provide a basic need in our community. With this mission in mind, the company and its employees provide time and monetary support to several local groups in North Charleston including: Fresh Future Farm, Lowcountry Orphan Relief, Metanoia, and The Disabilities Board of Charleston County.

UECO UNIVERSITY

To support our employees in their personal and professional growth, The Urban Electric Co. has a robust training program that we call UECo U. We believe strongly that the company benefits when the individual skills of our team members are enhanced. The UECo U Grant Program rewards employees for their contributions to the company. We believe that providing opportunities for employees to enrich their lives will add to their personal development and contribute to our aspirations of becoming the benchmark of the luxury lighting world.