Sheet Metal Apprentice
About The Position
As a Sheet Metal Apprentice, you work with the mechanical construction team to fabricate, assemble, and install mechanical systems on various commercial and industrial construction sites. The role involves assisting with HVAC material installation and fabrication, making duct connections, and working with tools and equipment at various heights. Other related duties or special projects may be assigned. The employer describes the listed duties and qualifications as general rather than comprehensive; personnel may occasionally be asked to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities. Comfort Systems USA (Southeast), Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and states its commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- 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.
- Maintain a positive, cooperative, and teachable attitude.
- Initiative and ability to work as a self-motivated self-starter.
- Comply with and promote the company Safety Policy.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and English language skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Regular and punctual attendance.
- Ability to work overtime if needed.
- Ability to stand, squat, bend, stoop, and climb ladders, and comfortably lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to pass a full background screening, MVR, and drug screening.
- Ability to travel for projects as needed.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience working with the HVAC/mechanical trade.
- OSHA 10 certification; the company will provide it if needed.
- High school diploma or GED.
Responsibilities
- Assist with installation of HVAC materials, including round pipe/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, 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.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- 401(k) plan with multiple investment options.
- Training and development programs.
- Employee discount programs.
- Company-paid and voluntary life insurance.
- Company-paid and voluntary accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
- Company-paid short-term disability.
- Vehicle discount purchase programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
