Metal Worker II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Massachusetts is seeking skilled sheet metal workers to fabricate, install and repair metal components for HVAC and related systems. The role requires experience in iron work, welding and tool handling, with the ability to read blueprints and follow detailed layouts.

Work involves maintaining roofs, gutters, drains, and vehicles, plus careful scaffolding and safety practices. Applicants should have 2 years of related experience and be prepared to perform a variety of hands-on

Qualifications

• 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to fabricate, install and repair sheet metal and HVAC components.
• Proficiency in welding, soldering, riveting.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow layouts/instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate metal products by cutting metal according to blueprints.
• Forge metal by heating and hammering.
• Solder, rivet or weld metal to form articles.
• Install/repair sheet metal for HVAC systems and related equipment.
• Repair and maintain roofs, gutters, drains, motors, vehicles and snow removal equipment.
• Sharpen, temper and maintain tools to ensure optimum performance.
• Erect/repair scaffolding, rigging and ladders safely.
• Order materials and supplies; inspect buildings for repairs.

Skills

Sheet metal trade skills

Iron working

Welding

Soldering

Power and hand tools

Reading blueprints

Tools

Welding equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Incumbents of positions in this series fabricate needed metal products, parts and tools; install, repair and maintain items of sheet metal such as those in heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems and related equipment; repair and maintain metal roofs, gutters, drains, motor vehicles and snow removal equipment; maintain a variety of hand and power vehicles and snow removal equipment; maintain a variety of hand and power tools; and perform related work as required.

The basic purpose of this work is to utilize iron working and sheet metal trade skills to ensure the proper working order of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems, motor-driven vehicles and equipment and power tools.

Fabricates miscellaneous metal products, parts and tools by cutting metal according to blueprints; forging metal by heating and hammering; and soldering, riveting or welding metal to form desired article using hand and power tools and welding and sheet metal equipment to facilitate the replacement of parts, tools, etc. not readily available.

Installs, alters and repairs items of sheet metal such as heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, mechanical pumps, etc. by repairing damaged parts or attaching new parts by welding together as specified in layouts, work orders or instructions and/or by cutting and threading pipes using power threading machine to ensure the maximum operating efficiency of such systems and equipment.

Repairs and maintains motor vehicles and snow removal equipment by drilling, tapping, cutting, brazing, riveting and welding steel and sheet metal replacement parts in vehicles and equipment to ensure the safe operation of such equipment.

Repairs leaks in metal roofs, walls and ceilings by soldering, crimping, riveting and welding seams in sheet metal and installing flashing and waterproof felt, gutters and drains using appropriate hand and power tools to reduce water damage and restore watertight integrity.

Maintains a variety of hand and power tools by sharpening, tempering and cleaning tools in order to ensure their optimum working order.

Erects, repairs and/or operates scaffolding, rigging and ladders following accepted safety practices in order to gain access to high areas.

Performs related duties such as ordering materials and supplies; shoveling snow; cleaning gutters; drilling holes in signs; erecting and maintaining chain link fences; determining whether specific materials can be repaired by welding and/or brazing; and inspecting buildings to determine need for repairs.

2 Years Of Experience Required In Related Work.

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