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Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice

MODERN
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026

Objective

The purpose of the Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice is to assist Sheet Metal Journeymen with various steps in the fabrication and installation process, help maintain the cleanliness and safety of the work-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Loading/unloading vehicles
  • Forklift operation
  • Deliveries to customer sites as needed
  • Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary
  • Assist in lifting, positioning and securing of materials and work pieces during installation
  • Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment
  • Smooth seams, joints, or burned surfaces, using files or grinders
  • Use hand tools, power tools, machines and equipment
  • Trim, grind, de-burr, buff and smooth surfaces using hand tools or portable power tools
  • Clamp, hold, heat-bend, bolt or grind spare parts as necessary to satisfy the technical requirements and create a final welded product
  • Delivery materials and tools to job sites as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Must be detail oriented
  • Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be able to work effectively as a member of a team
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. safely
  • Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to drive company vehicles

Work Environment * Must be able to work in high pressure situations facing strict deadlines.

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position

AAP/ EEO Statement
At Modern Companies, we understand that every employee is different in their own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non-merit factors. Modern companies is a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Shift:

  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,733 - $60,930

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