Sheet Metal Duct Installer

Piedmont Service Group • Greensboro, NC

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About The Position

Piedmont Service Group is seeking a Sheet Metal Duct Installer with approximately five years of hands-on experience to join its field installation team. The role is responsible for installing, assembling, and altering commercial and residential HVAC ductwork systems from blueprints and schematics. The ideal candidate can work independently with minimal supervision, manage complex field layouts, make precise on-site adjustments, and coordinate safely with other construction trades.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of documented experience in HVAC sheet metal duct installation; commercial experience is heavily preferred.
• Mastery of trade-specific hand and power tools, including hand shears, snips, cleat benders, lockformers, pan brakes, plasma cutters, and grinders.
• Proficiency in securing duct connections using S-cleats, drive cleats, companion flanges, riveting, and basic field welding or soldering.
• Strong understanding of local building codes, SMACNA standards, and OSHA safety regulations.
• Excellent fractions and geometry skills for accurately calculating complex offsets and material dimensions.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial HVAC sheet metal duct installation experience.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, hang, and secure commercial and residential sheet metal ductwork, including supply, return, exhaust, and ventilation lines.
• Interpret mechanical blueprints, architectural drawings, and job specifications to determine layouts, structural pathways, and material needs.
• Measure, cut, and drill sheet metal to fabricate custom field pieces on-site, such as offsets, elbows, plenums, and transitions.
• Install mechanical accessories, including fire/smoke dampers, terminal unit boxes, VAV boxes, grilles, registers, diffusers, and louvers, according to building codes.
• Seal duct connections using code-compliant mastics or gaskets and perform duct pressure testing to ensure airflow and prevent leaks.
• Lay out and install duct hangers, threaded rods, and support systems using lasers, hammer drills, and anchoring systems.
• Coordinate with general contractors, electricians, and plumbers to prevent layout conflicts.
• Provide basic field guidance and safety mentorship to apprentices or junior installers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed