Sheet Metal Apprentice: Hands-On Trade Career Starter

Odonnellmetalfab; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Career advancement

Job summary

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation is hiring an Entry-Level Sheet Metal Mechanic for our field-based install team in Norristown, PA. You’ll learn to build commercial kitchen exhaust systems from the ground up—hoods, duct, fans, and rooftop gear—under the guidance of skilled foremen.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities for advancement, and a path to a skilled trades career in a small, fast-moving team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license (non-negotiable).
• Grit and follow‑through — we want people who finish what they start.
• Physically ready to lift, climb, and stay on your feet.
• Interest in learning trades like HVAC, welding, or construction.
• No experience needed — but attitude is everything.

Responsibilities

• Install ventilation hoods, ductwork, fans, and curb systems.
• Learn to use hand tools, power tools, and basic fabrication equipment.
• Work on ladders, rooftops, and lifts — safely and efficiently.
• Support the team with loading, layout, cleanup, and prep.
• Show up, ask questions, follow instructions, and improve every day.
• Learn how pros operate — from code to communication.

Skills

Physical stamina

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation is hiring an Entry-Level Sheet Metal Mechanic for our field-based install team in Norristown, PA. You’ll learn to build commercial kitchen exhaust systems from the ground up—hoods, duct, fans, and rooftop gear—under the guidance of skilled foremen.

This entry-level role offers hands-on training, opportunities for advancement, and a path to a skilled trades career in a small, fast-moving team.