Description

TITLE: Sheet Metal Apprentice 

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Regular/Full Time 

LOCATION: Fort Lauderdale, FL 

REPORTS TO: Sheet Metal Shop Foreman 

PURPOSE: 

Work in conjunction with the Sheet Metal Shop Foreman and Mechanics to use sheet metal manufacturing and other equipment to manufacture items/equipment needed for our roofing projects. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Complete learning activities as assigned and progressively improve your sheet metal fabrication skills. 

· Read and interpret sketches, drawings, and schematics associated with assigned projects. 

· Use math skills to calculate dimensions/angles/measurements as needed. 

· Perform layout work to maximize yield from raw material. 

· Fabricate sheet metal from stock sheets by cutting down, drilling, or other methods. 

· Measure, bend, and form sheet metal to prepare parts for final assembly. 

· Assist the Sheet Metal Shop Foreman with maintaining an accurate material inventory. 

· Assist the Sheet Metal Shop Foreman with the production schedule and prioritization of work based on the individual project’s urgency/due date. 

· Utilize material handling equipment (gas powered forklift) in a safe and effective manner. 

· Maintain a clean and safe workplace at all times. 

· Follow Company processes, safety guidelines, and OSHA standards. 

· Complete production forms and required paperwork related to your job duties on time as required. 

· Use AboutTime to accurately record your time spent in shop and job specific tasks. 

· Other duties as assigned. 

KEY RESULTS: 

· Fabricate sheet metal with 0% defect rate in accordance with fabrication sheets provided. 

· Maintain a safe work environment and work safely at all times. 

· Minimize material waste and maintain an accurate material inventory. 

· Manufacture/produce products on schedule and on budget.

· Provide exemplary customer service to all internal and external customers. 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

· Minimum 1 year of sheet metal fabrication preferred. 

· High School Diploma/GED preferred. 

· Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 

· Ability to effectively use computers and technology to program machines and complete tasks/duties as assigned. 

· Familiarity using autobrakes, shears, plasma cutters, and various sheet metal fabricating tools and equipment similar to items in our shop preferred. 

· Ability to read, interpret, and perform calculations based on fabrication/shop drawings to accurately produce material as assigned preferred. 

· Willingness and ability to meet or exceed production rates established by extensive experience and time/motion studies. 

· Willingness and ability to use a forklift and other material handling equipment in a safe manner. 

· Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 

COMPENSATION: 

· Paid time off

· Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

· 401k with Company match