Sheet Metal Fabricator I

Tempe Mechanical•Chandler, AZ

4d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Tempe Mechanical is growing, and we need you! We offer competitive pay, a full range of benefits, PTO, sick time, company events and more. Join our team today! Our Mission and Vision To Empower people, families, and clients by creating a workplace where tradesmen and women can learn and develop essential life skills. To raise a community of skilled people that will build the future and improve the quality of life for individuals and organizations. Your Purpose in this Role We are one of the top premier Commercial HVAC and Plumbing Contractors in the state of Arizona. We are looking for growth-motivated and self-starting individuals who value efficiency, reliability, and family. Your job purpose as a Sheet Metal Fabricator I is to learn, assist, and assemble in our sheet metal building shop. You will help to build the sheet metal designs for HVAC projects across the valley. What you build will go into building such as, hospitals, schools, fire stations, and government buildings, for example. This is an entry-level role and does not require extensive previous experience or knowledge.

Requirements

Great communication skills.
Punctual and On-Time for every shift.
Willing to learn.
Mechanically inclined.
Positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Fabricate high-precision, commercial-grade sheet metal components-including ductwork, fittings, transitions, and complex custom assemblies-based on engineered drawings and project specifications.
Set up, operate, and adjust fabrication equipment such as CNC plasma tables, press brakes, shears, rollers, and lock-forming machinery to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and repeatability.
Execute fabrication work in alignment with production schedules to support commercial construction and service timelines, adapting to shifting priorities as required.
Perform dimensional verification and tolerance checks to ensure fabricated components meet design and project requirements prior to release.
Maintain accurate production records, material usage tracking, and quality documentation to support accountability and traceability.
Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve fabrication issues, material inconsistencies, or drawing discrepancies to prevent downstream rework.
Stage, organize, and prepare completed ductwork and fabricated materials for efficient transport to commercial job sites.
Collaborate with project managers, shop leadership, and field installation teams to prioritize workloads and address time-sensitive fabrication needs.
Support continuous workflow coordination between fabrication, warehouse, and delivery operations to optimize throughput and minimize delays.
Conduct routine inspections, preventative maintenance, and basic troubleshooting of fabrication equipment and hand tools to ensure operational reliability.
Maintain strict compliance with shop safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and company quality standards.
Promptly report equipment concerns, safety risks, or process improvement opportunities to shop leadership.
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional fabrication environment that supports efficiency and safety.
Assist with material inventory management, stock organization, and replenishment efforts.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior fabricators as needed and contribute to continuous improvement and best-practice initiatives.