Sheet metal worker

QUILTER INSULATION; Irramore; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in Ireland is seeking an experienced sheet metal worker to make and repair products. The role requires skills in welding and following safety procedures. Candidates should be knowledgeable in interpreting 2D and 3D plans. If you are proficient in using metalworking tools and have a strong understanding of health and safety, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Experienced sheet metal worker required.
• Knowledge of metal joining technologies essential.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures necessary.

Responsibilities

• Make and repair sheet metal products and components.
• Measure, bend, cut, shape, and attach pieces of sheet metal.
• Read plans to determine materials needed.

Skills

Align components

Apply arc welding techniques

Apply spot welding techniques

Clip sheet metal objects together

Follow health and safety procedures in construction

Interpret 2D plans

Interpret 3D plans

Operate handheld riveting equipment

Use metalworking tools

Use safety equipment in construction

Use sheet metal shears

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Sheet metal workers use sheet metal to make and repair sheet metal products and components for roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and determine the type and amount of materials to be used, then measure, bend, cut, shape, and attach pieces of sheet metal to create the required structure.

Essential Knowledge

• Metal joining technologies
• Metal thermal conductivity
• Rivet types
• Types of metal

Essential Skills and Competences

• Align components
• Apply arc welding techniques
• Apply spot welding techniques
• Clip sheet metal objects together
• Follow health and safety procedures in construction
• Follow safety procedures when working at heights
• Inspect construction supplies
• Interpret 2D plans
• Interpret 3D plans
• Operate handheld riveting equipment
• Recognise signs of corrosion
• Tend metal sawing machine
• Use metalworking tools
• Use safety equipment in construction
• Use sheet metal shears
• Work ergonomically

Optional Knowledge

• Cutting technologies
• Metal smoothing technologies

Sector

• Construction

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]