Apprentice Sign Fabricator

YESCO•Salt Lake, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Kickstart Your Career in a Skilled Trade! Are you a highly motivated high school graduate ready to learn a valuable, hands-on trade? Join our team and begin your career as an Apprentice Sign Fabricator! You will be trained under general supervision to effectively and efficiently fabricate high-quality sheet metal signs. This is an incredible opportunity to gain certified skills and work towards becoming a fully certified technician, with a clear path into the YESCO apprenticeship program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED is required.
Demonstrated basic experience in power tool operation, or related hands-on areas, is a plus.
Must be willing to work towards obtaining a 3G Welding certificate.
The ability to read, interpret, and apply information from specifications, diagrams, and procedure manuals.
The ability to apply geometric, algebraic and fraction mathematical calculations for accurate cutting and fitting.
Be able to read a tape measure.
Ability to effectively communicate with team members and supervisors.

Nice To Haves

Acceptance or immediate enrollment in the YESCO or other authorized apprenticeship program is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Review plans and diagrams to translate precise specifications into accurately cut materials for sign parts.
Learn to operate and program advanced metal cutting and welding equipment to cut, weld, bend, and shape various materials.
Operate welding equipment to join sign parts and structures together.
Plan, prepare, and use materials efficiently to keep waste to a minimum.
Perform essential finishing work, including sanding, polishing, and cleaning cut materials, and applying paint touch-ups and detailing to signs.
Prepare sign structures by laying out materials for skinning/covering, and performing pre-painting and wiring preparation tasks, including cleaning and labeling parts.
Consistently implement and maintain quality control and safety procedures during material handling, cutting, and welding.
Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs to sheet metal department equipment.
Perform all duties required to ensure the department meets project expectations and deadlines.
Keep the shop area clean and free from debris to maintain a safe working environment.
Assist other sheet metal employees as needed.
Help monitor parts and materials inventory.
Move materials, cut parts, and finished projects around the facility.
Rack and pallet finished materials for shipping.