Sheet Metal Journeyman

Sheet Metal Journeyman

Under general supervision, fabricates high quality sheet metal signs effectively and efficiently. Coordinates delegates and provides oversight on sheet metal projects.

Plans, coordinates, and delegates sheet metal projects to subordinates to ensure department meets expectations and deadlines

Reviews plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of cutting of materials to create sign parts

Plans, prepares and uses materials to be cut in a matter to keep waste to a minimum

Cuts materials consistent with specifications of job order

Operates metal cutting equipment to accurately cut materials to job specifications

Operates welding equipment to weld sign parts together

Implements and maintains quality control and safety during material handling, cutting, and welding

Sands, grinds, polishes, and cleans cut materials

Layout materials to be used for skinning/covering sign structure

Bends and shapes sign parts by hand or by using brakes according to job specifications

Drills, rivets, screws, or glues sign parts together

Performs pre-painting and wiring preparation by cleaning and labeling of parts

Touches up paint and performs detail of signs

Trains sheet metal helpers and apprentices according to YESCO apprenticeship requirements

Ensures that sheet metal department has adequate parts and materials to complete projects

Oversees preventative maintenance and minor repairs to sheet metal department equipment

Moves materials and cut parts around the YESCO facility

Maintains a safe working environment

Interacts daily with employees and supervisors at the YESCO facilities to discuss sheet metal department projects

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. Eight or more years of demonstrated experience in sheet metal fabrication; completion of the YESCO or other sheet metal apprenticeship program preferred; 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 geometric and algebraic mathematical calculations

Ability to move materials, equipment, cutting and completed projects

Ability to effectively communicate and to supervise employees

Must possess strong interpersonal skills

Must be able to meet production goals while ensuring the quality of the product

Must possess a 3G Welding certificate

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed indoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and balance. Must be able to move objects in excess of 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. We maintain a drug free workplace. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.