Youth Apprentice - Sheet Metal Fabricator

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Miller Electric Mfg. LLC in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Youth Apprentice for the Sheet Metal Department. This position offers hands-on experience alongside skilled testers and assemblers. Candidates should have good communication skills, mechanical inclination, and a willingness to learn. Responsibilities include operating machinery, reading blueprints, and participating as a team member. The role emphasizes safety and quality, with a requirement for 12-hour standing shifts and occasional overtime. Join us to develop your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for 12 hours.
• Willingness to cross-train in all areas of the department.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment in the Sheet Metal Department.
• Read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Conduct regular inspections of production for quality assurance.

Skills

Communication skills

Mechanical inclination

Team player

Customer service skills

Education

Mechanics and electronics experience

Tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

Overview

Miller Electric, an ITW company, is looking for a Youth Apprentice to join our Sheet Metal Department in the Components Division in Appleton, Wisconsin. This apprenticeship provides hands-on experience working alongside skilled testers and assemblers in a team-oriented environment. We are seeking a motivated team player who is eager to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate equipment within the department, including turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, lasers, shears, pemnutter, and related machinery.
• Read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Collaborate as a team member, be safety-conscious, and communicate effectively. Willingness to cross-train in all areas of the department on a regular basis.
• Work overtime (10–12 hours) when needed.
• Conduct regular inspection of production to ensure quality and be willing to cross-train within other areas of Mechanical Components.

Essential Functions

• Ability to set up and run turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, lasers, shears, and pemnutter.
• Read blueprints and use measuring tools.
• Team player, self-starter, safety conscious, good communication skills, mechanically inclined, and responsible for material ordering and scheduling of orders.
• Stand for up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly.
• Adapt to a fast-paced work environment with minimal training.
• Customer service skills.
• Sheet metal experience preferred (at least 2 years).

Minimum Qualifications

• Good communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good eyesight and hand dexterity.
• Willingness to cross-train.
• 1 year of mechanics and electronics experience.
• Ability to comprehend assembly drawings and bills of material; follow setup directions and understand product specifications.
• Stand for up to 12 hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Overtime required.

Company Description

ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and is wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works (NYSE: ITW). The company emphasizes reliability, quality, and responsiveness and aims to empower people.

Additional Information

ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. ITW is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair treatment for employees throughout the hiring process and employment relationship.