Youth Apprentice - Sheet Metal Fabricator

ITW • Appleton, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you a high school student looking for hands-on experience in manufacturing? Miller Electric, an ITW company, is looking for a Youth Apprentice to join our Sheet Metal Department in the Components Division in Appleton, Wisconsin! This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience while working alongside skilled testers and assemblers. As a Youth Apprentice, you’ll assist with various support tasks while learning valuable skills in a team-oriented environment. We’re looking for a motivated team player with a great attitude who’s eager to learn and grow. BASIC DESCRIPTION: Duties include; set-up and run: turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, laser, shears, spot welder, pemnutter or any other equipment within your department. Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, be a team player and willing to cross train in all areas of the department is required on a regular basis. Must be willing to work overtime (10-12 hrs.) when needed. Regular inspection of production is necessary to insure quality. Must also be willing to cross train within other areas of Mechanical Components. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ability to set up and run: turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, lasers, shears, and pemnutter. Individual must be able to read blueprints and use measuring tools. Applicant must be a team player, self-starter, safety conscious, have good communication skills, innovative, mechanically inclined, understand and be responsible for material ordering and scheduling of orders. Individual may have to stand for up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly. The applicant must be able to adapt to a fast-pace work environment with minimal training. Applicant must have a proven track record of customer service skills. Applicant must have at least 2 years of sheet metal experience

Requirements

• Good communications skills
• Basic computer skills are required
• Must possess good eyesight and hand dexterity
• Must be willing to cross-train
• 1 year of mechanics and electronics experience
• Must be able to comprehend assembly drawings and bills of material
• Must be able to follow set-up directions, and understand product specifications
• Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs
• Overtime will be required
• Applicant must have at least 2 years of sheet metal experience

Responsibilities

• Set-up and run: turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, laser, shears, spot welder, pemnutter or any other equipment within your department
• Work and communicate effectively in a team environment
• Be a team player and willing to cross train in all areas of the department is required on a regular basis
• Be willing to work overtime (10-12 hrs.) when needed
• Regular inspection of production is necessary to insure quality
• Cross train within other areas of Mechanical Components
• Ability to read blueprints and use measuring tools
• Responsible for material ordering and scheduling of orders

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED