Sheet Metal Journeyman

Limbach; Foust (TN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Job summary

Limbach Facility Services LLC is seeking an experienced sheet metal fabricator to fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products on construction sites. The role may supervise a small crew and requires reading blueprints and safe work planning.

Base pay is $30.00–$32.00 per hour with potential overtime. You will operate shears, plasma cutters, press brakes, welding machines, and related tools while ensuring safety and quality on live projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5–8 years of mechanical contracting experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, sketches and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal products on construction sites.
• Oversees and directs small groups of laborers as needed.
• Operates shears, plasma machines, press brakes, welding machines and other tools.
• Loads/unloads materials to jobsite and installs ducts with supports.
• Follows blueprints and safety procedures; plans work for safety, productivity, and quality.
• Reviews specifications, prepares workflows, and ensures compliance with codes.
• Mentors less experienced tradespeople and promotes knowledge transfer.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Welding equipment

Plasma cutters

Press brakes

Shears

Power tools

Job description

OUR VISION

"To become an indispensable partner to building owners with mission-critical systems."

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The incumbent fabricates, assembles, installs, and repairs sheet metal products and equipment. S/he may occasionally oversee and direct the work of a small group of laborers.

Base hourly rate of $30.00 - $32.00 per hour

KEY TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shears, forms, handles, bends, and welds thin sheet metal during the fabrication process.
• Operates shears, plasma machines, press brakes, welding machines, and other various hand tools.
• Loads and unloads trucks of material to be staged and installed throughout the jobsite.
• Hangs steel supports from ceiling joists and concrete slabs to hold ducts in place.
• Measures and marks dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets.
• Drills holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets. Installs metal ducts with supportive frameworks.
• Fabricates or alters parts at construction sites on an as‑needed basis.
• Fastens seams and joints by welding, bolting, or riveting.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications to determine work sequence and effective, safe procedures.
• Completes all AHA's and daily huddles, and pre‑plans work to ensure safety, productivity, and quality.
• Inspects equipment, structures, and materials to identify the cause of errors, safety hazards, or other issues, and solutions or escalates them appropriately.
• Facilitates knowledge transfer and teaches trade skills to less experienced tradespeople and leads by example.

CONDUCT STANDARDS

• Maintains appropriate Company confidentiality at all times.
• Protects the assets of the Company and ethically upholds the Code of Conduct & Ethics in all situations.
• Cultivates and promotes the "Hearts & Minds" safety culture.
• Consistently exemplifies the Core Values of the Company (we CARE, we ACT WITH INTEGRITY, we are INNOVATIVE, and we are ACCOUNTABLE).

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position operates primarily in the field. Jobsite work is likely to entail varying exposure to weather, potentially harmful materials or chemicals, fumes, odors, noise, dangerous machinery, and/or other conditions typically associated with a live construction site.
• Depending on the work location, the incumbent may be exposed to extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, poor ventilation/lighting, and other hazards or conditions typically associated with a construction job site.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Standing, Walking: 4-6 Hours
• Sitting: 1-2 Hours
• Reaching Above Shoulder Height: 2-4 Hours
• Working with Body Bent at Waist: 2-4 Hours
• Working with Arms Extended at Shoulder Level: 1-2 Hours
• Kneeling, Crawling, Squatting: 1-2 Hours
• Hand Tool Manipulation: 2-3 Hours
• Pushing, Pulling: 1-2 Hours
• Twisting, Turning: 2-4 Hours
• Driving Commercial Vehicle: 1-2 Hours
• Climbing Ladders, Stairs: 1-2 Hours
• Lifting, Carrying without Assistance (Maximum): 50 Pounds

TRAVEL

• This position may be required to travel between jobs on a periodic basis as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school, vocational school, or training equivalent.
• 5-8 years of mechanical contracting experience.
• Ability to work from blueprints, sketches, and oral instructions under limited supervision.
• Must be construction‑document and drawing literate, with knowledge of all phases of construction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the methods, practices, techniques, tools, and equipment employed in the joining, jointing, cutting, bending, threading of all types of HVAC piping.
• General knowledge of the hazards of the trade and necessary precautionary measures.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and overtime on an as‑needed basis.
• Capacity to leverage leadership skills to facilitate learning, teamwork, and collaborative relationships.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Rigging and Signaling Certification.
• Forklift Certification.
• Aerial and Scissor Lift Certification.
• Completed OSHA 30‑Hour Training.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by the individual who assumes this role, not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Limbach Facility Services LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.