Craftsman Apprentice - Cooper River Campus

Craftsman Apprentice – Cooper River Campus

The Urban Electric Co.

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Who We Are – At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds, creating an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our products is bench‑made and hand‑finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, staffed by engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen.

• Production team runs on first shift only. The production schedule runs Monday‑Thursday (four 10‑hour days); therefore most weekends are 3‑day weekends!
• Opportunity for generous quarterly bonuses through the company PMB (Productivity Metric Bonus) program.
• Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions.
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match.
• Paid parental leave for new moms and dads.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• A company‑wide health & wellness initiative.
• An on‑site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks.
• Robust training program with room for growth and merit‑based advancement.

As an Apprentice with the UECo Production team, you will take the first step on your journey through our Employee Advancement Program. You will work with Senior and Master Craftsmen to learn the trade and processes required for producing luxury metal lighting fixtures. You will train in a primary skill in either Production Prep, Craft Assembly, Finishing or the Final Assembly area.

You enjoy working with your hands, seeing a job completed to high standards and on time, work well in a team environment, adapt well to change, and you are punctual.

• Production Prep Tasks
  • Work with skilled Craftsmen to learn the trade and processes required for preparing metal lighting fixtures.
  • Inspect incoming work for quality and completeness and create required documentation (INCs) in the event of a non‑conformance.
  • Perform preparatory steps related to Craft as well as fabricate components and sub‑assemblies of standard and custom lighting fixtures.
  • Conduct preliminary preparation of metal surfaces for downstream customer.
  • Perform preparatory steps related to finishing, wiring, and packing of lights as defined by supporting documentation.
  • Facilitate flow of material from process to process.
• Craftsman Assembly Tasks
  • Solder and assemble copper and brass lighting fixtures to exacting standards.
  • Build metal fixtures according to print set specifications (square, symmetry, scale, etc.).
  • Utilize various tools (scale, clamps, jigs, drill press, lathe, drill, band saw, etc.).
  • Conduct preliminary preparation of metal surfaces for downstream customer.
• Craftsman Finishing Tasks
  • Utilize sanders, dremels, scratchpads, buffers, sandblasters, etc. to prepare metal surfaces for appropriate finish.
  • Disassemble and reassemble lighting fixture components.
  • Use dip tanks and appropriate processes to achieve oxidation, polish, or distressed finish.
  • Apply standard and custom paint, lacquer and other coatings to lighting fixtures.
  • Ensure proper finish is applied to lighting fixture components per work orders.
• Craftsman Final Assembly Tasks
  • Cut and fit various types of glass to bench crafted lighting fixtures.
  • Physically wire and test lighting fixtures in accordance with product specifications and codes.
  • Pack and/or crate completed fixtures for worldwide shipment.
  • Knowledge of trade‑specific tools relating to electrical, glass or wiring.

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• You enjoy solving problems and taking on difficult challenges.
• You pay attention to detail and maintain focus to avoid lapses.
• You have fine motor skills and can work with small parts.
• You can manage your time and prioritize to meet production deadlines.
• You’re a flexible team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• You have technical aptitude and the ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints.
• You have basic computer skills (e‑mail, internet, Microsoft Office).

• Ability to sit or stand for long…