Youth Apprentice - Welder (Administrative)

This job description is intended to be an overview of the primary responsibilities for this position. All employees are charged with providing assistance in generally similar duties when management deems it necessary.

Organizational Relationships and Authority
The Youth Apprentice reports directly to the Production Shift Supervisor and is mentored and monitored closely by the department lead. There are no direct reports to this position.
Key Responsibilities
The primary responsibility of the Youth Apprentice is to learn and/or complete the following:

Using CNC or welding equipment as needed to run productionBlue print readingMeasuring to close tolerances using a variety of measurement devicesSafely executing job responsibilities using proper PPEReading job sheets and complying with work instructionsCollecting product inspection results as required by inspection standardsEntering data to accurately complete transactionsParticipating in continuous improvement initiatives and projectsCommunicating and maintaining the safety, quality, and cleanliness standards set for the departmentRunning production or completing work for shipment to customer as needed
Qualifications and Competencies
To perform this job successfully, an individual must possess an attitude for learning and be able to follow direction given from skilled workers. This position requires the person to be a dependable member of our team, and maintain an optimistic and supportive attitude.

The individual will also learn and maintain competency with the following programs and equipment:
ERPMachine ControlsDesktop computerOffice telephone systemContinual Improvement: Actively seeks to improve knowledge and skills.
General Competencies
Dependability: Follows procedures and responds to management direction: takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits time necessary to reach goals; meets deadlines or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Problem Solving: Utilizes creative talents and skills to successfully resolve problems; develops solutions that work; works well with others to solve problems and resolve situations.Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments prepared and on time.Customer Relations: Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; good communication skills; responds promptly and effectively to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance in a friendly productive manner; meets commitments.
Oral Communication: Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates engaging presentation skills; participates in meetings.