HVAC Sheet Metal Welder & Installer

Newcomb and Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcomb and Company in Raleigh, NC, seeks an experienced HVAC Sheet Metal Welder & Installer to fabricate, weld, and install commercial duct systems according to blueprints and project specifications. The role supports layout, field installation, equipment setup, safety compliance, and coordination with supervisors and other trades.

Strong welding skills, physical capability, and the ability to manage tools, materials, and documentation on active jobsites are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial sheet metal installation experience.
• Experience using electrical and manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, grinders, hammer drills, etc.).
• Ability to weld to B31.1 standard.
• Welding experience on mechanical systems (chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate).
• Proficiency in Carbon Steel Stick Welding (6010/7018).
• Preferred experience in Carbon Steel MIG and Stainless Steel TIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Lay out mechanical systems, supports, and related equipment according to blueprints.
• Install commercial mechanical systems, including packaged rooftop units, split systems, central air handling units, ventilation.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead).
• Prepare parts using angle grinders.
• Coordinate with supervisors, project managers, and other trades.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint reading

Mechanical installation

Safety awareness

Tools

Saws

Grinders

Calipers

Hammer drills

Job description

About Us

We are a full-service mechanical contractor providing customers in the commercial, residential, and industrial sectors with innovative, energy-efficient heating and air conditioning services, automation and controls, industrial piping, new construction design and installation, and maintenance and replacement services.

Job Summary

The HVAC Sheet Metal Welder & Installer fabricates, welds, and installs a wide range of commercial mechanical and duct systems according to blueprints and project specifications. This role supports system layout, field installation, equipment setup, safety compliance, and coordination with supervisors, project managers, and other trades. It also requires strong welding skills, physical capability, and the ability to manage tools, materials, and project documentation on active jobsites.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lay out mechanical systems, supports, and related equipment according to blueprints.

• Install commercial mechanical systems, including but not limited to:

• Packaged rooftop units

• Split systems (fan coils, heat pumps, condensing units, ductless splits, etc.)

• Central air handling units

• Exhaust and intake fans, vents, louvers, and hoods

• Various ductwork types: low/medium pressure, flex, spiral, galvanized, aluminum, and black steel

• Dampers (volume control, fire, smoke, combination, manual, automated)

• Kitchen hoods and associated ventilation systems

• Air distribution components such as grilles and registers for ceiling, wall, floor, and duct-mounted installations
  • Determineappropriate weldingequipment and methods based on project requirements.

• Prepare parts using angle grinders or related tools.

• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, overhead).

• Perform plate/structure welding and support mechanical system installation, including non-welded systems such as Victaulic,ProPress, andAquatherm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of commercial sheet metal installation experience.

• Prior experience using electrical and manual tools (saws, squares, calipers, grinders, hammer drills, etc.).

• Ability to weld to B31.1 standard.

• Priorweldingexperience on mechanical systems (chilled water, hot water, steam, condensate).

• Proficiencyin Carbon Steel Stick Welding (6010/7018).

• Preferred experiencein Carbon Steel MIG and Stainless Steel TIG welding.

Physical Demands

• Ability to climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, kneel, and reach overhead.

• Capable of lifting or handling up to 80 lbs.

• Able to work from ladders, aerial lifts, and scaffolding.

• Ability to work in tight spaces or uneven terrain.

• Comfortable working in various environmental conditions including outdoor weather, indoor office spaces, and utility plants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, 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. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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