Sheet Metal Youth Apprentice

Muza Sheet Metal•Windsor, WI

About The Position

The Youth Apprenticeship role is 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, the program provides entry-level experience in the student's desired field while earning wages and school credits. The position assists sheet metal apprentices and journeymen in shop or jobsite work and may involve specialized tasks requiring on-the-job training. Work is primarily in a general manufacturing environment. During school breaks, the position may involve construction-site work.

Requirements

Be an active high school student pursuing a high school diploma.
Have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation to and from work.
Be able to work safely, particularly when using machinery and tools involved in sheet metal work.
Be able to focus and pay close attention to detail.
Have reading skills sufficient to accurately read labels, safety warnings, and guidelines.
Possess the physical and mental capabilities needed to perform the essential job functions.
Demonstrate a strong work ethic and reliable attendance at shifts and trainings.
Be able to learn, solve problems, assess situations independently, and respond appropriately and safely to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Be able to communicate, understand, give and follow written, verbal, or demonstrated instructions, write information, and request assistance.
Be able to communicate effectively with internal and external consumers of services and people of varied backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with power tools and machinery.

Responsibilities

Assist sheet metal apprentices and journeymen with daily duties in the shop or at jobsites.
Use hand tools and power tools effectively.
Read blueprints, work orders, and schematics to construct specified structures safely; create additional sketches when needed.
Select materials appropriate to each job's required strength.
Cut, bend, and shape sheet metal to required dimensions.
Measure, cut, and weld pieces 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.
Coordinate required equipment shutdowns and startups with other departments after sheet metal installation.
Develop and maintain project records.
Maintain a clean and orderly workspace.
Perform specialized tasks as assigned, including tasks requiring on-the-job training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Promote the organization's mission, vision, values, and philosophy; follow its procedures and policies.
Attend work, trainings, continuing education, and meetings as scheduled, and accept additional assignments as needed.
Maintain a positive and respectful attitude, cooperate with supervisors and team members, and participate in performance evaluation and improvement.
Use good judgment and make safety-conscious decisions; report actual or potential violations of standards, policies, or procedures to management or Human Resources.