Journeyman Sheet Metal Fabricator - Ductwork Mastery

Comfort Temp Company; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with up to 5% Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Professional Development and Lic-

Training opportunities

Job summary

Comfort Temp Company is seeking a Journeyman Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our Gainesville team. You will independently fabricate and assemble commercial HVAC ductwork, read drawings, and use shop machinery to meet SMACNA standards.

The role requires strong hands-on experience and the ability to mentor apprentices while delivering high-quality workmanship. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and meeting production schedules in a full-time, on-site setting in Gainesville, FL.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of commercial or industrial sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Journeyman-level proficiency in duct fabrication and sheet metal shop operations.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and dimensions.
• Experience with Trimble plasma software and related fabrication technology.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble commercial HVAC ductwork according to drawings and SMACNA standards.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, duct layouts, dimensions, and fabrication details.
• Operate sheet metal fabrication equipment (coil lines, shears, brakes, DM frames, etc.).
• Perform duct lining, insulation, sealing, and finishing operations.
• Identify fabrication issues and adjust processes to ensure proper fit and quality.
• Train and mentor apprentices and less‑experienced fabricators.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Shop machinery operation

Reading fabrication drawings

Quality workmanship

OSHA safety

Mentoring apprentices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble plasma software

Job description

Comfort Temp Company is seeking a Journeyman Sheet Metal Fabricator to join our Gainesville team. You will independently fabricate and assemble commercial HVAC ductwork, read drawings, and use shop machinery to meet SMACNA standards.

The role requires strong hands-on experience and the ability to mentor apprentices while delivering high-quality workmanship. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and meeting production schedules in a full-time, on-site setting in Gainesville, FL.