Sheetmetal Fabrication Apprentice

Comfort Systems • Louisville, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Design Mechanical, Inc., a Comfort Systems USA company, operates out of two key locations in Colorado: our corporate headquarters and cutting-edge fabrication facility in Louisville, and our mountain region shop in Gypsum. Together, we’re a team of over 300 employees—and growing. Locally, we are a small family environment, and nationally, as part of Comfort Systems USA, we are one the largest Mechanical Contractors with excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, career progression, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school graduate/GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical school courses
• Reliable transportation to and from work required

Nice To Haves

• Career Path Development and certifications needed/required
• Vendor/Manufacturer Training, as well as Safety and Task Training

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level general fabricating duties as required with supervision.
• Progress through the trade
• Basic math skills
• Trained to understand and operates all machinery
• Understands terminology, preps ductwork for installation, has basic hand tools as per tool list, and can properly use them
• Attends all Design Mechanical’s Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available
• Develops good housekeeping and safety habits
• Responsible for accurate material checkout from warehouse and labor accounting
• Attentive to following instructions and has a positive attitude toward leadman, fellow employees, and customers
• Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment
• Perform laborer tasks including such duties as sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading, unloading, hole cutting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned
• All Apprentice 1 responsibilities and be able to: Read non-complex blueprints, detail shop orders from prints, and onsite measurements
• Install HVAC systems with minor supervision
• Set up and operate all job-related tools safely
• Fabricate duct and simple fittings
• Understand the fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
• Flat solder copper and galvanized joints, properly water seal duct joints, and OSM joints
• Be willing to help solve installation problems
• Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• All Apprentice 1 and 2 responsibilities and: Do all types of small jobs alone with supervision including add-on air conditioning, furnace change-outs, humidifiers, air cleaners
• Can install all types of normal residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems with supervision.
• Able to impart trade knowledge to and lead a helper
• Can coordinate work with customers and other trades
• Can weld light gauge sheet and lightweight angle iron frames
• Can complete jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets
• Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment
• Other duties as assigned
• All Apprentice 1, 2, and 3 responsibilities plus: Application for certification at local jurisdictions as required
• Know fundamental design and can successfully complete all jobs as per Design Mechanical’s standards
• Can document 8,000 hours of employment
• Support the total quality effort.
• Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time
• Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy
• Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Heating and Ventilating Certificate
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED