Youth Apprentice - Sheet Metal Fabricator

Job Description: Are you a high school student looking for hands-on experience in manufacturing? Miller Electric, an ITW company, is looking for a Youth Apprentice to join our Sheet Metal Department in the Components Division in Appleton, Wisconsin This apprenticeship is a great opportunity to gain real-world experience while working alongside skilled testers and assemblers. As a Youth Apprentice, youu2019ll assist with various support tasks while learning valuable skills in a team-oriented environment. Weu2019re looking for a motivated team player with a great attitude whou2019s eager to learn and grow. BASIC DESCRIPTION: Duties include; set-up and run: turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, laser, shears, spot welder, pemnutter or any other equipment within your department. Must be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, be a team player and willing to cross train in all areas of the department is required on a regular basis. Must be willing to work overtime (10-12 hrs.) when needed. Regular inspection of production is necessary to insure quality. Must also be willing to cross train within other areas of Mechanical Components. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: + Ability to set up and run: turrets, punching machines, presses, press brakes, lasers, shears, and pemnutter. + Individual must be able to read blueprints and use measuring tools. + Applicant must be a team player, self-starter, safety conscious, have good communication skills, innovative, mechanically inclined, understand and be responsible for material ordering and scheduling of orders. + Individual may have to stand for up to 12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs. repeatedly. + The applicant must be able to adapt to a fast-pace work environment with minimal training. + Applicant must have a proven track record of customer service skills. + Applicant must have at least 2 years of sheet metal experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: + Good communications skills + Basic computer skills are required + Must possess good eyesight and hand dexterity + Must be willing to cross-train + 1 year of mechanics and electronics experience + Must be able to comprehend assembly drawings and bills of material + Must be able to follow set-up directions, and understand product specifications + Must be able to stand for up to 12 hours a day and lift up to 50 lbs. + Overtime will be required Company Description Comprised of a market-leading portfolio of best-in-class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW Welding North America represents Miller Electric Welding Equipment, Safety & Accessories, Hobart Filler Metals, and Bernard / Tregaskiss MIG Guns. Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, is headquartered in Appleton, Wisconsin, and wholly owned by Illinois Tool Works ( (NYSE: ITW). The company maintains its industry leadership by setting the standard for reliability, quality and responsiveness. Our tagline, u201cThe Power of Blueu00ae,u201d is inspired by the blue color of Miller equipment. The company began with an innovation that responded to customer needs, growing from a one-man operation in 1929, to the worldu2019s largest manufacturer of arc welding products. Miller keeps the tradition alive by focusing on its top priority: people. Additional Information ITW Welding is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. At ITW Welding, weu2019re not just a place to work u2013 weu2019re a community that empowers you to grow and make a real impact. Join us and build a career that makes a differenceu201d _ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleaguesu2019 unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential._ _As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship._ _All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws._

Created: 2026-02-25