Sheet Metal Apprentice
About The Position
Looking to build a hands-on career you can be proud of? As a Sheet Metal Apprentice, you will dive into the world of commercial HVAC installation, learning real skills that grow with you year after year. From your first day on the job, you will work side-by-side with experienced pros — measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing ductwork that keeps buildings running at their best. Over four years, you will master everything from reading blueprints to installing equipment and even learning basic welding techniques. Every day brings the opportunity to build something real, take on bigger challenges, and become a vital part of a high-performing team. We are looking for motivated, dependable individuals who are ready to show up, work hard, and keep raising the bar. If you are someone who loves solving problems, working with your hands, and being part of a team, this is where your future in the trades starts. New England Air Systems has an in-house apprentice program that takes 4 years to complete with a combination of 8,000 on the job training hours and classes that will teach you building foundations for learning about the sheet metal trade. Ready to earn while you learn — and set yourself up for a career that lasts a lifetime? Join our team.
Requirements
- A clean, valid Vermont driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Maintains a strong record of attendance and dependability.
- Follow instructions accurately and learn quickly on the job.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 lbs or more.
- Capable of standing, bending, and working on feet for 8+ hours per shift.
- Occasionally required to push, pull, climb, or balance during tasks.
- Maintain and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and steel-toe boots at all times.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- The ability to climb and work from up to a 40-foot ladder.
Nice To Haves
- trade school certification or technical training is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Measures, cuts, and welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions from foreman.
- Identify and assemble common ductwork types.
- Correctly connect, hang, seal, and insulate ductwork.
- Install fire and smoke dampers, as well as access doors.
- Assemble knocked-down ductwork (field assembly).
- Properly use hand tools, electric tools, ladders, and lifts (LK's).
- Keep a clean and organized work area.
Benefits
- The base hourly range for this role is $18.00 to $31.00 per hour based on the level of apprentice that you are in.
- A competitive salary
- Medical Insurance with a Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance for employees and their dependents
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
- Paid Holidays and Vacations
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-Provided Uniforms for Field Employees
- Company-Supplied Power Tools and Equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
