Neon Apprentice

YESCO•Salt Lake, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under regular supervision and guidance, this role assists workers engaged in the fabrication and repair of neon signs to ensure the department meets expectations and deadlines. The Neon Apprentice will learn and perform various tasks related to neon sign creation and repair, including glass bending, electrical wiring, and material management.

Requirements

Six or more months of demonstrated experience in neon sign making, glass blowing, electricity, electronics, assembly, or related areas; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Ability to read, interpret, and apply specification documents, government coding document information, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to apply mathematical calculations regarding electrical requirements.
Ability to move electrical wiring, equipment, materials, and completed signs.
Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

Assist neon department workers by cutting appropriate lengths of glass tubing.
Use a file to form letters.
Order, restock, and use parts and materials for neon sign creation and repair.
Heat and bend glass tubes to form scroll of electronic neon signs according to a pattern and/or customer specifications.
Demonstrate understanding of glass bending by holding the tube over a gas burner at the point to be bent, rotating the tube to heat it uniformly.
Blow into a hose to prevent glass from collapsing and bend the tube by hand.
Paint or tape portions of tubing to separate letters.
Repair broken scroll by replacing with new sections of tubing.
Review plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of completed neon signs.
Perform electrical wiring of signs consistent with specifications and electrical codes.
Maintain an understanding of electrical code requirements for electrical aspects of signs.
Demonstrate and maintain an understanding of how different gases work when charging the tubing with gas to create neon signs.
Assist in quality control and strictly adhere to safety rules.
Monitor parts and materials inventory.
Assist with final assembly.
Assist with installation of neon signs.
Perform sign painting to create a quality finished product.
Lay vinyl for signs.
Perform other functions as necessary or as assigned.