Sheet Metal Sign Fabrication Technician

Young Electric Sign Company; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Young Electric Sign Company in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Sheetmetal Shopman to fabricate high-quality sign components. You will cut, weld, finish, and assemble metal sign parts using cutting and welding equipment, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience in welding and tool operation, with training supported by the YESCO apprenticeship program. You will contribute to timely project completion and collaborate with a skilled team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required or equivalent.
• 3G Welding certificate is required or preferred.
• Enrollment in the YESCO apprenticeship program or equivalent training is expected.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of cutting materials.
• Plan and prepare materials to minimize waste.
• Cut materials per job specifications.
• Operate metal cutting equipment to cut materials to specs.
• Weld sign parts together using appropriate welding equipment.
• Maintain quality control and safety during material handling, cutting, and welding.
• Sand, grind, and polish cut materials; finish surfaces as required.
• Layout materials for skinning/covering sign structures.
• Bend and shape sign parts; use brakes as needed.
• Drill, rivet, screw, or glue sign parts.
• Perform pre-painting and wiring prep; label parts.
• Touch up paint and detail signs.
• Maintain preventive maintenance and minor repairs to sheet metal equipment.
• Assist and train sheet metal helpers and apprentices per YESCO standards.

Skills

Welding

Power tool operation

Reading/specifications

Effective communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

High school diploma or GED

3G Welding certificate

YESCO apprenticeship program enrollment

Job description

Young Electric Sign Company in Salt Lake City, UT, seeks a Sheetmetal Shopman to fabricate high-quality sign components. You will cut, weld, finish, and assemble metal sign parts using cutting and welding equipment, while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience in welding and tool operation, with training supported by the YESCO apprenticeship program. You will contribute to timely project completion and collaborate with a skilled team in a fast-paced environment.