Shop Apprentice

Do you want to work for a Construction Company unlike any other? A Company that challenges the industry’s “STATUS QUO”? If so, JGM “When You Need It Yesterday” may be your FOREVER HOME!

At JGM, we’ve created a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, and speed. JGM comes from 5 generations of entrepreneurs in the construction industry. JGM is not like every other company, nor do we want to be. JGM is a family. We work together. We help each other. We rely on each other. What’s the result of having a team like this? Extreme employee satisfaction, which results in extreme client satisfaction and continued company growth. The question is, do you want to join our growing family and be part of something special?

JGM, a heavy fabricator & turnkey industrial construction company, is seeking the VERY BEST person to join our Turnkey Industrial Construction group. We are seeking the right person to help us become the SAFEST, FASTEST, MOST EFFECTIVE FABRICATOR and CONSTRUCTOR IN THE WORLD.

Be an integral part of the JGM family by living our core values:

• We Plan. We adapt. We Succeed.
• Uncompromising Safety.
• Family is our Foundation.
• Create value through better solutions.
• Whatever it takes.
• Commitment to self-improvement.

POSITION OVERVIEW

JGM is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable apprentice for their growing shop team! Reporting to the Fabrication Superintendent, JGM’s Shop Apprentice and will help production workers by performing ancillary duties in a safe manner. Responsibilities include supplying or holding materials or tools, cleaning work area and equipment, as well monitoring safety conditions and identifying hazards under the guidance of the shop superintendent. Additional responsibilities include:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances with the use of various martial handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jacks and overhead cranes.
• Operate machinery used in the production process, or assist machine operators.
• Place products in equipment or on work surfaces for further processing, inspecting, or finishing.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Start machines or equipment to begin production processes.
• Inspect equipment to maintain functionality; communicate equipment issues in a timely manner to avoid down time.
• Set-up and operate machinery to support the fabrication of structural steel. This would include automated and manual punching, shearing and drilling.
• Commitment to self-improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Degree, or GED equivalent preferredSafety focused. Operates safety equipment and uses safe work habits.
• Desire to learn how to weld/fabricate structural steel.
• Able to work in a collaborative, team environment.
• A thirsty brain for learning and growing professionally.
• An excellent communicator, comfortable with asking clarifying questions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to move, assemble, connect, weld, or attach parts. The employee is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds properly.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

ENVIRONMENT

Shop employees perform physically demanding work including lifting and carrying heavy objects. Some work can happen outdoors in all weather conditions. Some jobs expose workers to harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, loud noise, or dangerous machinery. Some workers may be exposed to lead-based paint, asbestos, or other hazardous substances during their work especially when working in confined spaces. To avoid injury, workers in these jobs wear safety clothing, such as gloves, hardhats, protective chemical suits, and devices to protect their eyes, respiratory system, or hearing. It is important that all workers exercise caution and are able to deal with or identify a variety of hazards.

JGM offers a competitive wage and benefit package:

• Medical, Vision & Dental
• PTO & Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Life Insurance
• Short/Long Disability
• Generous Referral Program
• Training and further education

This job description is subject to change based on the needs of the business and is not all-inclusive.

JGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.