Sheet Metal Youth Apprentice

Muza Sheet Metal Company; Windsor (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Muza Sheet Metal Company is offering a Youth Apprenticeship for high school juniors and seniors who want to start a career in the trades. Students work part-time while attending school full-time, earning wages and school credits through a partnership with CESA6.

The role provides hands-on experience alongside sheet metal apprentices and journeymen, using hand and power tools, reading blueprints, and learning safe practices on shop floors and on jobsites.

Qualifications

• Active high school student pursuing a High School diploma.
• Valid Driver’s License or reliable transportation to and from work.
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sheet Metal Apprentices and Journeyman in daily duties, either in the shop or on jobsites.
• Effectively use hand tools and power tools.
• Consult blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure; develops additional sketches if needed.
• Select appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength.
• Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal to required dimensions.
• Measure, cut, and weld pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions.
• Connect pieces or secure seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
• Perform assigned work such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters.
• Use appropriate machinery and software applications to complete assigned jobs.
• Follow coordinated or required shutdowns and startups of equipment with other departments after sheet metal installation.
• Develop and maintain records for projects.
• Maintain clean and orderly work space.
• Perform some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Reading skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Active high school student pursuing High School diploma

Tools

Power tools

Machinery

Job description

The Youth Apprenticeship role is available for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in the trades. Students work part-time while attending school full-time. In partnership with CESA6, this program is designed for students to experience entry-level work in their desired field, earning both wages and school credits.

This is a general outline of the principal functions of the position and shall not be construed as an all-inclusive description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in this position. When duties and responsibilities change, this job description will be reviewed and is subject to changes based on business necessity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Sheet Metal Apprentices and Journeyman in daily job duties, either in the shop or on jobsites
• Effectively use hand tools and power tools
• Consult blueprints, work orders, and/or schematics to safely construct specified structure; develops additional sketches if needed
• Select appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength
• Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal to required dimensions
• Measure, cut, and weld pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions
• Connect pieces or secure seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws
• Perform assigned work such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters
• Use appropriate machinery and software applications to complete assigned jobs
• Follow coordinated or required shutdowns and startups of equipment with other departments after sheet metal installation.
• Develop and maintain records for projects
• Maintain clean and orderly work space
• Perform some specialized tasks which may require on-the job training
• Perform other related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work safely, especially when using machinery and tools involved in sheet metal work
• Ability to focus and pay close attention to detail
• Proficient reading skills to accurately read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines
• Possess physical and mental aptitudes and capabilities that will enable them to do the essential functions of the job
• Strong work ethic and attendance at all shifts and trainings
• Possess ability to learn, problem-solve, independently assess situations, and respond appropriately and safely to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Demonstrate ability to communicate, understand, give or follow written, verbal, or demonstrated instructions, write information, and request assistance
• Ability to communicate well with all types of people – external and internal consumers of services

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT CONDUCT & RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promote and encourage the organization’s Mission, Vision, Values, and philosophy
• Attendance on the job, as well as to trainings, continuing education, and meetings as scheduled. Accept additional work assignments as needed
• Be knowledgeable in and observe all Muza Sheet Metal procedures, and policies
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude
• Cooperate with supervisor in evaluating and improving performance
• Work cooperatively with all team members
• Exercise good judgement, decision making, and regard for safety within all aspects of performing job duties
• Appropriately bring to Management/Human Resource’s attention actual or potential violations of standards, policies, and/or procedures

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Active high school student pursing High School diploma
• Valid Driver’s License or reliable transportation to and from work
• Familiarity with power tools and machinery is a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position will be providing service primarily in a general manufacturing environment. If working full time (during school breaks), this position may work on a construction site and therefore may be exposure to inclement weather, working with or on high buildings and equipment, lifting up to 75 plus pounds, overtime, and prolonged periods lifting, reaching, and working on scaffolding and overhead structures.