Electrician, Sign Erector Apprenticeship Opportunities

Job Description

This is an apprenticeship for the sign fabricators craft and leads to the Limited Journeyman Sign Electrician license. Sign fabricators craft signs by hand from a variety of materials including metal, plastic and glass. Tools used include state-of-the-art equipment such as computerized numerical control (CNC) cutting machines and computer driven plotters, as well as traditional equipment such as hydraulic cranes for installations and repairs.

Working Conditions

The work is often strenuous, performed outdoors and requires some lifting, climbing, bending and working on ladders. Hazards include shock, burns, falls and falling objects.

Minimum Qualifications

Apprenticeship applicants must be at least 17 years of age to apply, and 18 to begin the program. In addition, they must provide proof of high school graduation or general education development (GED) equivalent, and complete at least one year of high school algebra or post high school algebra course with a passing grade of ´C´. Apprenticeship committees may require additional qualifications.

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