Full time - Special Projects Sheet Metal Technician - Columbus, OH

Patterns-India®; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterns-India® in Columbus, OH is seeking a Sheet Metal Technician to install, repair, fabricate, and maintain commercial sheet metal and HVAC duct systems on job sites.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with project teams, and ensuring safety and quality while using hand and power tools. A valid driver’s license and OSHA 10 are required, and candidates should provide their own basic hand tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License and OSHA 10 Certification are mandatory. Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.
• Completed Trade School education or technical HVAC certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, install, repair, and maintain commercial sheet metal and duct systems on job sites.
• Fabricate sheet metal components and fittings in the field.
• Read, analyze, and interpret project blueprints and structural drawings.
• Plan work sequences to meet project schedules and manage materials to minimize waste.
• Follow OSHA regulations and mentor apprentices and laborers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Sheet metal fabrication

HVAC installation

Safety compliance

Tools operation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school / HVAC certification

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

We are currently seeking a reliable and customer-focused Sheet Metal Technician to join our team in Columbus, OH.

Position Details: Position: Sheet Metal Technician Location: Columbus, OH Duration: Permanent Full Time ++ Benefits

Role Overview

This is a skilled field operations position focused on the installation, repair, fabrication, and maintenance of sheet metal and HVAC duct systems. Working directly on commercial job sites, you will manage material layouts, interpret technical drawings, and coordinate closely with project teams to deliver high-quality, compliance-backed structural solutions.

Responsibilities

• System Installation & Repair: Coordinate, install, repair, and maintain commercial sheet metal and complex duct systems. Assist with the assembly and setup of HVAC equipment.
• Field Fabrication: Perform precise field fabrication of sheet metal components, offsets, fittings, and related system components (hangers/supports).
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read, analyze, and interpret project blueprints, structural drawings, and technical design specifications.
• Project & Material Sequencing: Plan work sequences to consistently meet project schedules, manage materials efficiently to minimize waste, and perform basic material takeoffs.
• Safety & Mentorship: Follow all OSHA regulations and company safety policies. Mentor apprentices and laborers by promoting productivity, quality workmanship, and skill development.

Required Qualifications

• Core Experience: Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on experience in commercial sheet metal or HVAC field operations with a stable employment history.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read blueprints, select growing/installation substrates, handle field fabrication, and utilize commercial hand and power tools safely.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Compliance & Credentials: Valid Driver's License and OSHA 10 Certification are mandatory. Candidates must provide their own basic hand tools.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift/carry up to 60 pounds, work at heights on ladders/scaffolds, stand for extended periods, and work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Preferred Qualifications
• Active Journeyman License.
• Prior professional sheet metal shop fabrication experience.
• Completed Trade School education or technical HVAC certification.

Core Competencies

• Technical: Ability to fabricate offsets and fittings, perform material takeoffs, and execute equipment installations with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional: Effective communication, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to operate heavy machinery and equipment safely while representing the company professionally