Sheet Metal Fabricator

Benedict Sales & Service•Town of Hamilton, WI

About The Position

The Sheet Metal Fabricator will fabricate, build, and install various types of metal structures and equipment for commercial refrigeration, HVAC, and other mechanical projects. This position does not have direct reports, primarily performs work independently with occasional team/group work environments and is under direct supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Excellent mechanical, analytical skills, and creativity skills.
Knowledge and understanding of commercial refrigeration/HVAC equipment.
Ability to perform effectively in a high-stress, fast paced environment.
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work tasks.
Ability to safely use machinery, power and hand tools involved with sheet metal work.
Ability to read and interpret operation and repair manuals, schematics, and mechanical blueprints.
Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines.
Basic computer skills and ability to learn computer programs.
Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to maintain a stationary position for 2-4 hours.
Continually required to walk inside and outside jobsites and other work locations. Prolonged periods of lifting, reaching, and constant maneuvering of large metal pieces.
Frequently operates machinery and power tools involved with sheet metal work. Occasionally operates a computer and other office productivity machinery. Repetitive finger motion, hand dexterity, outward and upward arm extension, and elbow bending is required.
Occasionally required to ascend/descend stairs and ladders to access all areas of equipment.
Performs work in a constant standing position with regular bending and stooping. Constantly required to perform work at or below chest level. Prolonged periods of head & neck positioning downward.
Occasionally communicates with internal and external customers using spoken word and the ability to perceive the natural sounds of normal speaking levels. Must be able to exchange accurate information through oral and written communication and make fine discriminations in sound. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
Able to observe details at close range, distance range, peripherally and with the ability to adjust focus. Frequently utilizes visual acuity to operate power tools & equipment and read technical information.
Frequently required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds, occasionally 75+ pounds.
Frequently works near moving mechanical parts. Frequently exposed to loud noise and vibration consistent with use of power tools and equipment and sharp/raw metal edges.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical school training, apprenticeship, or certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Reads and understands technical drawings (e.g., blueprints, schematics).
Measures, cuts, and welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions.
Selects appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength.
Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions.
Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws.
Maintains clean and orderly workspace(s).
Utilizes a computerized management system to accurately record work progress and history.
Sets and achieves individual goals and supports department goals by contributing to a team environment.
Demonstrates effective communication, assertiveness, versatility, and follow-through in responding to customer needs.
Demonstrates professionalism, timeliness, accuracy, and projects a positive company image in all assigned duties.
Complies with all company and industry safety standards.
Other duties as assigned by authorized personnel.