Manufacturing Apprentice

YESCO LLC; Utah; On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Electric Sign Company in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Manufacturing Apprentice. This entry-level role starts at $18 an hour and involves wiring, assembling, and testing electrical signs to meet code requirements.

You’ll assist with mounting hardware, troubleshooting, and quality/safety practices in a hands-on shop setting. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and basic electrical/assembly exposure, with strong reading and communication skills to follow technical documents and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with related electrical or assembly exposure.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documents and specs.
• Ability to perform electrical calculations for requirements.
• Ability to move wiring and assembled signs safely.
• Effective communication in person and electronically.

Responsibilities

• Performs electrical wiring of external and internal signs consistent within specifications and electrical codes.
• Tests functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Installs electrical supporting systems such as brackets and tracks.
• Troubleshoots and repairs faulty equipment, systems, ballasts, and bulbs.
• Reviews plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of electrical & assembly of signs.
• Maintains an understanding of electrical code requirements for electrical aspects of signs.
• Implements and maintains quality control and safety during electrical and sign assembly.
• Assembles final sign parts.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Read technical docs

Math calculations

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Apprentice

Job Type

Full time

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Prepares wiring, fixtures, apparatus, and control equipment for electrical signs to ensure proper performance and adherence to electrical code. This is an entry level position which starts at $18 an hour.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs electrical wiring of external and internal signs consistent within specifications and electrical codes
• Tests functioning of installed equipment or system to detect hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Installs electrical supporting systems such as brackets and tracks
• Troubleshoots and repairs faulty equipment, systems, ballasts, and bulbs
• Reviews plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of electrical & assembly of signs
• Maintains an understanding of electrical code requirements for electrical aspects of signs
• Implements and maintains quality control and safety during electrical and sign assembly
• Assembles final sign parts

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans signs
• Assures all signs are UL Approved
• Affixes electrical stickers onto signs
• Prepares, crates, and transports signs as needed
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS

Interacts daily with employees in the shop.

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma with up to six years of demonstrated experience in electricity, electronics, assembly, or related areas; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply technical documents, specs, government coding document information, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply mathematical calculations regarding electrical requirements
• Ability to move electrical wiring, equipment and completed signs
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and electronically

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places; outdoor weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. Must be able to occasionally move objects in excess of 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana.

EEO STATEMENT

Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

COMPANY PROFILE

Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, YESCO is a privately owned sign company established in 1920 and is a top leader in the sign industry. YESCO is a professional, friendly, family oriented company that provides customers with signs and services of the highest quality with the greatest possible value, and provides good jobs, workings conditions and benefits for our employees. We are seeking good, qualified, enthusiastic individuals who are self-driven and self-motivated and who would love to work for us in an uplifting and enjoyable environment.