HVAC Sheet Metal Installer

Northern Elements Heating and Cooling, Inc.; Dalton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Elements Heating and Cooling, Inc. is seeking a skilled HVAC Sheet Metal Installer to install commercial or residential duct systems and deliver conditioned air throughout buildings.

You will measure, cut, bend, and fasten sheet metal according to blueprints and local codes, often at heights or in tight spaces. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, trade school preferred, and OSHA safety certifications.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret mechanical drawings, isometric schematics, and submittals.
• Mastery of trade tools: hand snips, benders, crimpers, rivets, hammer drills, duct stretchers.
• Strong math skills for layouts, angles, and air-flow offsets.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record and OSHA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Field installation: hang, level, and secure ductwork and accessories.
• Fabrication/modification: cut and shape sheet metal to fit.
• Blueprints & compliance: ensure installations meet SMACNA standards and local codes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Isometric drawings

Algebra & geometry

Heavy lifting

OSHA compliance

Driver's license

Duct installation

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school completion

Tools

Hand snips

Benders

Crimpers

Duct stretchers

Job description

Careers

The HVAC Sheet Metal Installer is responsible for installing commercial or residential duct systems to deliver conditioned air throughout a building. This involves measuring, cutting, bending, and fastening sheet metal according to engineering blueprints and local building codes. The role requires working with various tools and materials (galvanized steel, aluminum, fiberglass) often at heights or in tight spaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Field Installation
  • Hang, level, and secure supply, return, and exhaust ductwork using hangers, straps, and brackets.
  • Install registers, grilles, diffusers, dampers, fire dampers, and VAV (Variable Air Volume) boxes into the duct run.
  • Connect ductwork to major HVAC equipment like Air Handling Units (AHUs), furnaces, and rooftop units (RTUs).
  • Seal joints with mastic duct sealant or foil tape to ensure airtight systems, and wrap ductwork in fiberglass insulation when required.
• Fabrication & Modification
  • Measure and fabricate custom transitions, elbows, and offsets in the field when standard fittings do not fit.
  • Use hand shears, snips, and power tools to cut and shape sheet metal precisely.
• Blueprints & Compliance
  • Interpret architectural, mechanical, and structural blueprints to determine the exact routing of the ductwork.
  • Ensure all installations meet SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association) standards and local mechanical codes.

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; completion of a formal trade school is highly preferred.
• Certifications:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification.
  • EPA Section 608 is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, isometric schematics, and construction submittals.
• Mastery of trade-specific tools including hand snips, benders, crimpers, rivets, hammer drills, and duct stretchers.
• Strong algebra and geometry skills for calculating layouts, angles, and air-flow offsets.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work on scaffolding/scissor lifts, and navigate cramped spaces (crawlspaces, attics).
• Strict adherence to OSHA regulations, including fall protection and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

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