Shop Helper

Description

GENERAL PURPOSE :

Under regular supervision and guidance, assists workers engaged in fabrication of structural or sheet metal products to ensure department meets expectations and deadlines

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lifts, positions, and removes work pieces from machines to assist in fitting and welding
• Reviews plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of cutting of materials to create sign parts
• prepares and uses materials to be cut in a matter to keep waste to a minimum
• Assists in cutting materials consistent with specifications of job order
• May operates metal cutting equipment to accurately cut materials to job specifications
• Performs simple metal cuts according to job specifications and welds as needed
• Implements and maintains quality control and safety during material handling, cutting, and welding
• Sands, Polishes, and cleans cut materials
• Layout materials to be used for skinning / covering sign structure
• Glues sign parts together
• Bends and shapes sign parts according to job specifications
• Performs pre-painting and wiring preparation by cleaning and labeling of parts
• Touches up paint and performs detail of signs
• Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs of routers, tables, vacuum system, and dust collectors

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Monitors parts and materials inventory
• Moves materials and cut parts around the YESCO facility
• Assists other sheet metal employees
• Racks and pallets materials for shipping
• Keeps shop area clean and free from debris to maintain a safe working environment
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS :

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

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS :

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.

• Six or more months of demonstrated experience in power tool operation, welding, or related areas; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities :
• Ability to follow directions and work independently as well as a part of a team
• 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 communicate effectively

PHYSICAL / SENSORY DEMANDS :

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 occasionally 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.