Fabrication- Youth Apprentice

EK Machine•Fall River, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you a High School Junior or Senior looking to learn a trade? A Youth Apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain new skills and get paid while still in school! Under the direct supervision of a mentor, you will assist the fabrication department by performing the following duties. Reads set up sheet, identifies appropriate tooling, and properly sets up the Brake Press, Laser, or Punch to avoid scrap, tool, or machine damage Selects the appropriate Brake Press, Laser, or Punch program operation and makes feature changes as needed Reads and understands American and European blue prints and geometric tolerances to assist with bending and cutting metal Uses proper lifting and handling techniques to load and unload steel Inspects parts using micrometers, height gauges, and calipers and records the dimensional data on the inspection sheet Adjusts the Brake Press, Laser, or Punch to maintain part specifications Uses proper deburring techniques to maintain good cosmetic appearance of parts Cleans hand tools and tooling and returns to proper location 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.

Requirements

High School Junior or Senior enrolled in a related Tech Ed class.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and memos, as well as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one to other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Responsibilities

Reads set up sheet
Identifies appropriate tooling
Properly sets up the Brake Press, Laser, or Punch to avoid scrap, tool, or machine damage
Selects the appropriate Brake Press, Laser, or Punch program operation and makes feature changes as needed
Reads and understands American and European blue prints and geometric tolerances to assist with bending and cutting metal
Uses proper lifting and handling techniques to load and unload steel
Inspects parts using micrometers, height gauges, and calipers and records the dimensional data on the inspection sheet
Adjusts the Brake Press, Laser, or Punch to maintain part specifications
Uses proper deburring techniques to maintain good cosmetic appearance of parts
Cleans hand tools and tooling and returns to proper location