Sheetmetal Apprentice

Job Duties

• Assist sheet metal tradesmen with the demolition, de-installation, rigging, fitting, and/or installation of equipment, supports, and/or mechanical systems on site.
• Communicate clearly verbally, digitally, and in writing.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Proactively receive mentoring from supervisors and sheet metal tradesmen.
• Use hand and power tools with proper certification.
• Over the four-year period of the apprenticeship, learn and apply knowledge of the following:
  • Layout, fabrication, assembly, and installation of mechanical systems.
  • Making and reading isometric drawings.
  • Reading construction plans and shop drawings for mechanical systems.
  • Inspecting and testing mechanical systems.
  • International and uniform mechanical codes.
• May be required to take Mechanical Journeyman License Test after four years.
• Assist in installation or assemblies in shop, building, or worksite.
• Assist with the set-up and operation of trade-specific equipment and machinery.
• Clean work area and restock supplies and materials as necessary.
• May be responsible for periodically operating forklifts, aerial lifts, scaffolding, scissor lifts, and ladders, ensuring safe operation by self and other direct reports.
• Work alongside a sheet metal tradesman daily in order to be trained.
• Maintain a good attendance record and comply with apprenticeship program requirements.
• Maintain a record of on-the-job training and submit to apprenticeship program as required.
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. All employees are accountable for safety and health and are empowered to stop work if an unsafe condition is present. Employees should immediately notify the supervisor so that the hazard may be corrected.
• Other duties, as assigned.
• Employee may be required to work extended hours (more than 8 hours per day), weekends, and holidays. Employee will be compensated based on guidelines in the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

• One year of sheet metal experience preferred.

• Some travel may be required.

• May be required to have a favorable driver’s record/valid license.

• Must have personal hand tools for the trade.

• Accuracy, detail oriented, organized, reliable, responsible, safety awareness, accountability, ambition, active listener, applied learner, conflict resolution, customer oriented, decision making.

• Must successfully complete background check and drug/alcohol testing.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive and top-market wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Continuous training opportunities
• Career growth and development opportunities
• Personal Leave
• 401(k) plan
• Education tuition reimbursement
• Gym membership reimbursement
• And much more