HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic Apprentice

EMCOR Services New England Mechanical; Waterford (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

EMCOR Services New England Mechanical is looking for an HVAC Sheet Metal Apprentice in Waterford, CT to perform fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal components. The role involves reading blueprints and using fabricating machines.

While no prior experience is required, completion of apprenticeship schooling is essential. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, strong mechanical aptitude, and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Completion of apprenticeship schooling required.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication and written skills are a must.
• Must have a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, sketches, and product specifications.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines.
• Communicate clearly with supervision and crew members.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Ability to read blueprints

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical school diploma in Sheet Metal

Job description

Job Summary

New England Mechanical Services, Inc., is seeking an HVAC Sheet Metal Apprentice to join our New London CT Operations Group to perform fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal components and equipment. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine appropriate fabrication and installation methods. No experience needed but completion of apprenticeship schooling required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Layouts and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with supervisor and crew members.
• Works with other trades to coordinate work on the job site.
• Keeps trade licenses and certifications current.
• Attends all safety training provided and/or sponsored by NEMSI.
• Follows all NEMSI safety policies, procedures, and uses personal protective equipment when performing installation and/or servicing HVAC systems.
• Interacts with clients in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining a clean and neat appearance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the journeyman assigned to.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Post‑secondary vocational or technical school diploma in Sheet Metal 2 from an accredited institution required OR a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Experience a plus, NEMSI will train the right candidates.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication and written skills are a must.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, smell and lift, set‑up and climb ladders as well as stairways. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move various weight ranges such as 0–50 lbs. frequently, 51–100 lbs. occasionally and 101+ seldom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Maintain a neat and clean appearance and utilize all protective equipment provided and as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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