State of Washington Classified Job Specification
SHEET METAL MECHANIC APPRENTICE
SHEET METAL MECHANIC APPRENTICE
Class Code: 625E
Category: Maintenance Trades & Labor
Salary Range: Special Case
Definition
Perform semi-skilled sheet metal work of graduated complexity in the institution's building maintenance and alterations program.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions in this class are distinguished by assignment as an apprentice trade trainee for the sheet metal journey class receiving on-the-job and academic training to achieve journey status.
Typical Work
Under guidance of a journeyworker, perform various sheet metal maintenance and alteration duties;
Obtain, prepare and deliver materials to the job site and assist in assembly and installation;
Complete on-the-job sheet metal trades training program requirements;
Complete related academic training which will consist of designated trades school and/or correspondence courses as available and applicable to the sheet metal journey class;
Perform related duties and functions as specified in approved apprentice training program.
Obtain, prepare and deliver materials to the job site and assist in assembly and installation;
Complete on-the-job sheet metal trades training program requirements;
Complete related academic training which will consist of designated trades school and/or correspondence courses as available and applicable to the sheet metal journey class;
Perform related duties and functions as specified in approved apprentice training program.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: standard practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment of sheet metal trade; safety precautioning; sheet metals and their characteristics and uses.
Ability to: do arc and acetylene welding and brazing; work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools.
Ability to: do arc and acetylene welding and brazing; work from blueprints, plans, and sketches; estimate materials and time needed to complete jobs; use hand and power tools.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required; and meet qualification standards approved by Washington State Apprenticeship Council.
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required; and meet qualification standards approved by Washington State Apprenticeship Council.
Class Specification History
New class adopted March 7, 1973.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5454), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective
July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 5454), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective
July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
