Sheet Metal Apprentice

Comfort Systems USA (Southeast), Inc.•Pensacola, FL

21h

About The Position

As a Sheet Metal Apprentice, you work with the mechanical construction team to fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical systems at commercial and industrial construction sites. The role includes assisting with HVAC installations and material fabrication, making duct connections, and working with tools and equipment at various heights. Apprentices are expected to maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude, follow company safety policies, and attend work regularly and punctually. Overtime and project-related travel may be required. The position offers wages starting at $18.00 per hour, with compensation based on qualifications and experience. The company provides training and development programs and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

One or more years of experience working in the HVAC or mechanical trade is preferred.
Current, valid apprentice license in the applicable state.
Willingness to learn to read blueprints and shop drawings.
Knowledge of basic hand tools and ability to read a tape measure.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division for routine measurements and calculations; ability to work with fractions, percentages, and decimals.
Basic mechanical aptitude and English language skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Positive, cooperative, teachable attitude; initiative and ability to work as a self-motivated self-starter.
Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass a full background screening, motor vehicle record (MVR) check, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification; the company will provide it if needed.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Assist with installing HVAC materials, including round pipe or spiral duct, flex duct, motorized dampers, air devices, louvers, and air-moving equipment.
Assist with fabricating or altering materials using shears, hammers, punches, snips, drills, brakes, bending rollers, and other handheld and power tools.
Install support hangers and make duct connections using clips, drives, nuts, bolts, TDC tape, sealer, and sheet metal screws.
Assist with drilling and punching holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets; install spin-in fittings and peel-and-stick or airtight duct tape; and connect to branch duct.
Work from ladders, man lifts, and other equipment at various heights.
Perform other related duties or special projects as assigned.
Follow and promote the company Safety Policy.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance; work overtime if needed and travel for projects as needed.