Lead Sheet Metal Fabricator

HVAC-Precision-Services,-Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan option

Job summary

HVAC-Precision-Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Lead Sheet Metal Fabricator to take over shop fabrication operations, ensure quality control, and support field teams with timely production.

The role oversees a small shop crew and focuses on ductwork fabrication and layout. Applicants should have 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience, strong SMACNA knowledge, and proficiency with brakes, shears, and plasma tables.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Strong knowledge of SMACNA standards and fabrication best practices.
• Proficiency with brakes, shears, plasma tables, and hand tools.
• Strong layout and measurement skills.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a shop environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Run the sheet metal shop and oversee all fabrication
• Fabricate rectangular and specialty ductwork
• Handle layout, measuring, and quality control
• Manage workflow, material orders, and shop organization
• Maintain equipment, tools, and shop safety standards
• Coordinate with project managers and field foremen to meet production schedules
• Prepare and coordinate daily deliveries
• Track materials, inventory, and job-specific fabrication requirements
• Receive and track material orders and deliveries

Skills

layout

measurement

communication

problem-solving

lift 50+ lbs

Tools

brakes

shears

plasma tables

hand tools

Job description

Location: Gaithersburg MD Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

We are a well-established HVAC contractor specializing in commercial HVAC work. We take pride in high-quality fabrication, precise installation, and a team-first culture.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Lead Sheet Metal Fabricator to take over and oversee shop fabrication operations, ensure quality control, and support field teams with accurate, timely production. This role is for a fabricator who can lay out and fabricate ductwork and oversee a small shop crew.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the sheet metal shop and oversee all fabrication
• Fabricate rectangular and specialty ductwork
• Handle layout, measuring, and quality control
• Manage workflow, material orders, and shop organization
• Maintain equipment, tools, and shop safety standards
• Coordinate with project managers and field foremen to meet production schedules
• Prepare and coordinate daily deliveries
• Track materials, inventory, and job-specific fabrication requirements
• Receive and track material orders and deliveries

Qualifications

• 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience
• Strong knowledge of SMACNA standards and fabrication best practices
• Proficiency with brakes, shears, plasma tables, and hand tools
• Strong layout and measurement skills
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a shop environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan option