Sheetmetal Journeyman (2:00pm - 10:30pm)

Jetstream of Houston•University Park, IL

22h

About The Position

The Sheetmetal Journeyman fabricates sheet metal parts and welded assemblies by working from drawings, layouts, and sketches. The role includes planning and laying out work, selecting materials and metal gauges, and laying out sheet or structural materials to close tolerances. The journeyman sets up and operates metalworking machinery, including mechanical shears, CNC press brakes, CNC hydraulic and dual-head saws, CNC punch presses, and power rolling equipment. The position also involves making complex machine setups, adjusting strokes and safety devices, checking proper operation, identifying faulty materials, reporting recurring defects and unusual equipment or operating issues, and performing other related duties as assigned. This is an afternoon-shift position from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Compensation is $31.59 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential. Federal Signal offers career growth opportunities and a benefits package. The company describes its workplace as smoke-free and drug-free.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified Sheet Metal Journeyman.
Knowledge of hand-working procedures for fabricating sheet metal parts.
Knowledge of Stick, MIG, TIG, and spot welding procedures.
Ability to follow bills of operations and related instructions.
Ability to use materials economically.
Ability to use hand tools, precision measuring instruments such as steel rules, digital or dial calipers, micrometers, and protractors, as well as gauges, jigs, fixtures, and forming tools.

Responsibilities

Work from drawings, layouts, and sketches.
Plan and lay out work and determine and select materials and metal gauges.
Lay out sheet or structural materials to close tolerances to achieve the desired length or form.
Set up and operate metalworking equipment used to fabricate sheet metal parts and welded assemblies.
Make complex setups on special machines, adjust strokes and safety devices, and check for proper operation.
Identify faulty materials, call attention to excessive or recurring defects, and notify supervision of unusual equipment and operating problems.
Perform other related duties as assigned.