METAL SHOP APPRENTICE SUMMARY: Full Time

PAY: Hourly Pay, $17.50 Competitive wage progression with annual increases of up to $3.00 per hour based on performance and successful completion of apprenticeship milestones.

METAL SHOP APPRENTICE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES:

• Utilize Machinery such as a CNC laser, Brake, Turret, Mill, Lathe, Manual saw, Grinders, Welders, and various hand tools.
• Retrieve and Manufacture components prior to assembly
• Machine, File, bend, and smooth parts, and verify sizes and fitting tolerances
• Produces the required quantity of parts within established time, specifications, and tolerances
• Measures finished parts with tape measure, Calipers, Angle gages and fixtures, ensuring compliance with function, quality, and cosmetic specifications
• Maintains logs and records of units produced including a record of errors resulting in rejected or discarded pieces
• Inspects equipment prior to use to ensure proper setup and alignment; performs basic and routine adjustments and maintenance
• Identifies out-of-tolerance parts
• Must be able to read blueprints, read a tape measure, both imperial, and metric systems
• Identifies parts from blueprint and places the appropriate identification label on the parts
• Grinds the visible edge for cosmetics
• Reports time and material used on each job daily
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work area
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
  

METAL SHOP APPRENTICE COMPETENCIES:

METAL SHOP APPRENTICE REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of on-the-job training may be substituted for educational requirements.

METAL SHOP APPRENTICE ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow directions and work well in a team.
• Ability to interpret and translate engineering designs and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of or the ability to quickly learn production equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of and the ability to abide by applicable OSHA and environmental regulations.

METAL SHOP APPRENTICE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods working on feet, using tools, and performing repetitive actions.
• Required regularly to use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Visual acuity to read instructions, operate machines, and inspect parts produced.

This position is designated as “safety sensitive” pursuant to A.R.S. Sections 23-493(9) and 23-493.06(7).)

METAL SHOP APPRENTICE ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.