HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator
Department: Mechanical
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Description
About Sylvester & Cockrum
Sylvester & Cockrum (S&C) is a trusted, full-service mechanical contractor serving North Carolina and South Carolina. With a long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship, safety, and integrity, S&C delivers commercial, institutional, and industrial mechanical and electrical services that require disciplined execution and professional field leadership.
Position Overview
***MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH DUCT WORK***
Responsibilities
- Plan daily and weekly production schedules.
- Review construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate fabrication priorities with Project Managers and field supervisors.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Perform material takeoffs and assist with procurement planning.
- Ensure quality control throughout the fabrication process.
- Manage shop inventory, equipment, and tooling.
- Inventory and maintain duct fabrication supplies.
- Be able to input straight duct and fittings into our computerized fabrication system.
- Operate duct fabrication coil line and duct fitting plasma table.
- Operate sheet metal shear, breaks, Pittsburg machine, and other duct fabrication machinery.
- Fabricate and assemble roof curbs and duct roof supports.
- Train and develop new employees.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
- Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and installation challenges.
- Transporting construction material and equipment from SCI warehouse to job sites.
- Capable of driving large non CDL flatbed truck to make deliveries.
- Inspecting delivery vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Operate warehouse forklifts to load and unload trucks. Possess a forklift operator’s certificate.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds overhead.
Qualifications
- Fabricate/Weld items using MIG/TIG and stick procedures in our duct fabrication shop. Specifically, have the ability to weld stainless steel and black steel sheetmetal.
- Lay-out, fabricate, and assemble straight duct and fittings
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC sheet metal experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC duct systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Rectangular duct fabrication
- Spiral duct systems
- TDF/TDC duct systems
- Pittsburgh seams
- Lockformer equipment
- Plasma table or CNC fabrication equipment
- Press brakes and shears
- Material takeoffs
- SMACNA fabrication standards
- Commercial and industrial HVAC projects
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision)
- Health Saving Account with company contribution
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Generous paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
- Company Truck
- Fuel Card
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)