Sheet Metal Apprentice

Young Electric Sign Company; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

YESCO, a Utah-based sign company, is seeking a Sheet Metal Apprentice in St. George. The role focuses on fabricating high-quality sheet metal signs using cutting and welding equipment, following plans and minimizing waste.

You will contribute to sign assembly with attention to accuracy and safety. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in welding or power tools, with enrollment in YESCO’s apprenticeship program or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with welding/Power tool experience.
• Acceptance or enrollment in YESCO apprenticeship program or equivalent.
• Must have 3G Welding certificate and ability to read/interp specs.

Responsibilities

• Review plans/diagrams to ensure material cutting accuracy.
• Plan and prepare materials to minimize waste.
• Cut materials to job specifications with cutting equipment.
• Operate cutting and welding equipment per specs.
• Perform quality control and safety during handling, cutting, and welding.
• Finish by sanding, polishing, and cleaning sign parts.
• Lay out skinning/covering materials; bend/select parts per spec.

Skills

Welding

Power tools

Reading specs

Communication

Geometric calculations

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or GED

3G welding certificate

Tools

Cutting equipment

Welding equipment

Safety equipment

Job description

Job Title: Sheet Metal Apprentice

Job Type: Full time

Location: St. George, Utah

Minimum: Maximum:

Job Description:

General Purpose:

Under general supervision, fabricates high quality sheet metal signs effectively and efficiently. Responsible to use and program cutting and welding equipment to cut and weld metals and other materials to create parts for sign assembly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of cutting of materials to create sign parts
• Plans, prepares and uses materials to be cut in a matter to keep waste to a minimum
• Cuts materials consistent with specifications of job order
• Operates metal cutting equipment to accurately cut materials to job specifications
• Operates welding equipment to weld sign parts together
• Implements and maintains quality control and safety during material handling, cutting, and welding
• Sands, polishes, and cleans cut materials
• Lays out materials to be used for skinning/covering sign structures
• Bends and shapes sign parts according to job specifications
• Performs pre-painting and wiring preparation by cleaning and labeling of parts
• Touches up paint and performs detail of signs
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs to sheet metal department equipment
• Performs duties to ensure department meets expectations and deadlines

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors parts and materials inventory
• Moves materials and cut parts around the YESCO facility
• Assists other sheet metal employees
• Racks and pallets materials for shipping
• Keeps shop area clean and free from debris to maintain a safe working environment
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Interacts daily with employees and supervisors at the YESCO facilities to discuss sheet metal department projects

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 or GED; one to six years of demonstrated experience in welding, power tool operation, or related areas; acceptance or enrollment in the YESCO or other authorized apprenticeship program; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Must possess 3G Welding certificate Ability to read, interpret and apply specification documents, government coding document information, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to apply geometric and algebraic mathematical calculations Ability to move materials, equipment, cutting and completed projects Ability to effectively communicate

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 typically performed indoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 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; and balance. 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.

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

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.