Sheetmetal Journeyman

TDIndustries•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

Assembles, installs, and repairs HVAC systems in accordance with specifications and applicable trade and building codes. Systems and products may include pipes, fittings, air-handling equipment, control boxes, air-conditioning ducts, grease ducts and hoods, ventilators, grilles and louvers, and other sheet-metal products and equipment. The role involves interpreting building plans and engineering drawings, preparing work areas and equipment, and installing ductwork and HVAC equipment. The journeyman may also assist plumbers, welders, sheet-metal workers, or HVAC workers as needed. TDIndustries is an employee-owned mechanical, electrical, and plumbing company founded in 1946. It provides building design, construction, service, and facilities-maintenance solutions for hospitals, schools, data centers, stadiums, and commercial buildings across Texas and the Southwest. The company describes its culture as focused on employee ownership, training, career development, trust, servant leadership, and inclusion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Trained and qualified to operate machinery such as scissor lifts, aerial lifts, and forklifts.

Nice To Haves

Four or more years of experience as a Sheet Metal Journeyman preferred.
Additional certifications in related fields are a plus.

Responsibilities

Analyze building plans, coordination documents, and engineering drawings to identify required tools and installation sequences, using advanced technologies and methods.
Keep the work area clean and organized, follow safety protocols and 6S principles, maintain personal tools, use personal protective equipment, and follow safety guidelines.
Set up and operate soldering and welding equipment to join sheet-metal parts.
Assist plumbers, welders, sheet-metal workers, or HVAC workers as needed.
Inspect structures and hanger details for obstructions and to avoid weakening structures during ductwork installation.
Locate and mark ductwork, connections, and wall and floor passage holes using a ruler, level, and laser.
Cut openings in walls and floors for duct runs using hand and power tools.
Assemble and install sheet-metal ducts, fittings, and hangers made from metals and nonmetal materials using hand and power tools.
Join ducts and fittings using screws, bolts, S and drives, flanges, solder, solvents, caulking, and weld joints.
Smooth seams, joints, and burred surfaces using files, portable grinders, and electric duct hammers.
Set up equipment to fill duct systems with air or smoke to test for leaks.
Install and repair air-conditioning equipment, including air handlers, VAV boxes, fans, fan housings, and related heating and ventilation equipment.
Temporarily seal duct ends and protect equipment.