Sheet Metal Equipment Operator - Shop

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Sheet Metal/Equipment Operator assists with fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal products, ductwork, and equipment. The role involves operating fabrication equipment, selecting materials according to product specifications, and completing quality work while following safety requirements. The employee may also load and unload materials, prepare subassemblies and hangers, assist with installation, and maintain a clean and safe work area. The position requires reporting to multiple job sites as assigned and may involve varying schedules and extended hours. The role may require travel, typically not overnight. Atlantic Constructors is an industry leader in the Mid-Atlantic Region and offers internal training and/or an Apprenticeship Program to support technical skill development.

Requirements

1–3 years of sheet metal experience in a construction or industrial environment, or an equivalent combination of vocational training and experience.
Coil line plasma cutting experience.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Knowledge of trade-related hand tools.
Adherence to all company policies and procedures.
Availability and means to report to multiple job sites as assigned, including schedules that may require extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays, and compliance with client-specific safety standards.
Ability to work in varying temperatures and conditions, including indoors and outdoors and in inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold, and dampness.
Ability to work in areas with moderate or high noise, exposure to fumes or airborne particles including dust, confined spaces, or heights.
Ability to climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand or walk for long periods, and work aloft.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to reach with hands and arms.
Ability to correctly identify all colors of color-coded cable or wires and demonstrate close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, alter, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as HVAC ductwork and hoods, using blueprints, drawings, and work orders.
Operate fabrication equipment and tools to cut, form, punch, insulate, seal, and assemble sheet metal.
Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material according to product specifications.
Perform quality work with close attention to detail to meet or exceed quality expectations.
Understand, communicate, and follow posted and supervisor-directed safety requirements.
Load and unload construction materials from trucks and into buildings.
Clean the work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
Make subassemblies and hangers as directed by the mechanic.
Assist with lifting, positioning, and securing materials and devices during installation.
Maintain good housekeeping and a safe work area.
Develop technical skills through internal training programs and/or an Apprenticeship Program.
Perform other duties as assigned.