Sheet Metal Apprentice: Hands-On HVAC Fabrication & Duct Install

Industrial Air; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Harper Limbach LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking a skilled sheet metal worker to fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products on job sites. You will read blueprints, measure and cut materials, and work with welding and cutting tools to support HVAC systems.

The role requires travel up to 15%, willingness to work nights/overtime, and a valid US driver’s license. Base hourly rate ranges from $20 to $24 per hour, with safety and quality as priorities.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of mechanical contracting experience.
• General knowledge of HVAC systems.
• Capacity to facilitate teamwork and collaborative relationships.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and overtime on an as-needed basis.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a driving record compliant with company policies and MVR requirements.

Responsibilities

• Shears, forms, handles, bends, and welds thin sheet metal during fabrication.
• Operates shears, plasma machines, press brakes, welding machines, and other hand tools.
• Loads and unloads trucks of material to be staged and installed on the jobsite.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists and concrete slabs to hold ducts in place.
• Measures and marks dimensions on metal sheets.
• Drills holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets; installs metal ducts with supports.
• Fabricates or alters parts at construction sites as needed.
• Fastens seams and joints by welding, bolting, or riveting.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work sequence and safe procedures.
• Completes all safety briefings and pre-planning tasks for safety, productivity and quality.
• Inspects equipment, structures and materials to identify errors or hazards and escalates issues.

Skills

Mechanical contracting experience

HVAC systems knowledge

Teamwork

Night shift readiness

Overtime flexibility

Driving license

Job description

Harper Limbach LLC in Greensboro, NC is seeking a skilled sheet metal worker to fabricate, assemble, install and repair sheet metal products on job sites. You will read blueprints, measure and cut materials, and work with welding and cutting tools to support HVAC systems.

The role requires travel up to 15%, willingness to work nights/overtime, and a valid US driver’s license. Base hourly rate ranges from $20 to $24 per hour, with safety and quality as priorities.