HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator

Alliance Group, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance (dental & vision)

HSA with company contribution

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Sylvester & Cockrum in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks an HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator to join the Mechanical team. The role requires duct-work experience, sheet metal fabrication, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

You will plan production, interpret drawings, and manage fabrications from shop to field, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to specs. A valid license and 5+ years in HVAC duct work are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with duct work.
• Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC sheet metal experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Familiarity with SMACNA fabrication standards.

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.
• Operate duct fabrication machinery and maintain shop inventory.

Skills

MIG/TIG welding

Blueprints reading

HVAC duct systems knowledge

Safety culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lockformer equipment

Plasma table/CNC equipment

Pittsburgh machine

Press brakes and shears

Job description

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
• Pittsburg 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)