Neon Apprentice

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GENERAL PURPOSE:

Under regular supervision and guidance, assists workers engaged in fabrication of and repair of neon signs to ensure department meets expectations and deadlines.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist neon department workers, by cutting appropriate lengths of glass tubing, using a file, required to form letters
• Orders, restocks and uses parts and materials for neon sign creation and repair
• Heats and bends glass tubes to from scroll of electronic neon signs according to a pattern and/or customer specifications
• Demonstrates understanding of glass bending when holding tube over gas burner at point to be bent, rotating tube to heat it uniformly
• Blows into hose to prevent glass from collapsing and bends tube by hand
• Paints or tapes portions of tubing to separate letters
• Repairs broken scroll by replacing with new sections of tubing
• Reviews plans and diagrams to ensure accuracy of completed neon signs
• Performs electrical wiring of signs consistent with specifications and electrical codes
• Maintains an understanding of electrical code requirements for electrical aspects of signs
• Demonstrates and maintains an understanding of how different gases work when charging the tubing with gas to create neon signs
• Assist in quality control and strictly adheres to safety rules

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors parts and materials inventory
• Assist with final assembly
• Assist with installation of neon signs
• Perform sign painting to create a quality finished product
• Lays vinyl for signs
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

• Interacts daily with sales and service technician employees at the YESCO facilities to discuss neon sign projects

TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Six or more months of demonstrated experience in neon sign making, glass blowing, electricity, electronics, assembly, or related areas; or any combination of education, experience, and training which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Ability to read, interpret, and apply specification documents, government coding document information, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply mathematical calculations regarding electrical requirements
• Ability to move electrical wiring, equipment, materials, and completed signs
• Ability to communicate effectively

PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a variety of environments both indoors and outdoors. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to work in high, precarious places; risk of burns; and risk of electrical shock. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. Must be able to occasionally move objects in excess of 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities include: clarity of vision at 20 inches or less; and ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.
We maintain a drug free workplace. We do test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer.  We welcome all qualified jobseekers.  Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.