Sheet Metal Lead Installer

Ideal Building Solutions; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 74,390,000 - 90,922,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Paychecks

Paid vacation and holidays

401K Plan with Company Match

Health Insurance

Job summary

Ideal Building Solutions in Norcross, GA is seeking a Lead Installer (Leadman) to join the Production Team. You will lead small crews, coordinate daily tasks, and ensure production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety.

This full-time role requires 3+ years in commercial roofing (sheet metal), ability to read drawings, and hands-on sheet metal work; travel up to 100% is required on a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in commercial roofing (sheet metal).
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and roof plans.
• Proficient in cutting, bending, forming, and installing sheet metal components.

Responsibilities

• Lead 2–4 person crews to achieve production goals.
• Demolish and install sheet metal to plan and specifications.
• Plan daily work sequences and assign tasks based on skill.

Skills

Sheet Metal Experience

Lead/Team Leadership

Read & Interpret Drawings

Safety Consciousness

Job description

About Ideal Building Solutions

Ideal Building Solutions is well-known in the roofing industry for exceeding manufacturer standards and getting a project done right. We stand behind our work and are proud to offer the highest quality roofing available. At IDEAL, our purpose is to show up to work to Do Hard Things and Become a Better Version of ourselves. If you are looking for long‑term employment in a field where every day is different and the company invests in your growth

We are seeking to hire a fully competent Lead installer (Leadman) to join our Production Team. As a member of the Production Team, you will be responsible for leading small crews, coordinating daily tasks, and ensuring production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety

Hourly Pay: $26.00 to $32.00 per hour

Note: This positions requires up to 100% travel out of state. Travel schedule is a 28-30 day rotation with a 5 day break between each rotation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the initial safety and technical training onboarding
• Demolition and removal of existing roofing material
• Loading and unloading roofing material and equipment
• Complete assigned sheet metal tasks at or above expected production rates.
• Read and follow shop drawings and manufacturer specifications.
• Install perimeter metals, gutters, downspouts, coping, drip edge, gravel stop, pipe flashings, and counterflashing with minimal supervision.
• Perform accurate field measurements to support fabrication.
• Maintain tool readiness and proper equipment use.
• Identify material needs early to prevent delays.
• Learning the basic technical details of various roof systems
• Maintaining a clean and safe work site
• Participating in continuous improvement initiative
• Lead 2–4 person crews to achieve production goals.
• Plan daily work sequences to maximize efficiency.
• Assign tasks based on skill level and project priorities.
• Perform advanced sheet metal installation and complex details.
• Verify measurements, material quantities, and cut lists.
• Conduct quality checks throughout the day.
• Train and mentor Installers.
• Communicate progress and needs to the Foreman.

Experience Requirements

• 3+ Years of experience in Commercial Roofing (Sheet Metal Specifically)
• Proficient in cutting, bending, forming, and installing sheet metal components.
• Strong understanding of fastening patterns and attachment methods.
• Ability to interpret drawings and roof plans.
• Be able to show Sheet Metal knowledge/skills during a practical assessment before hire

Minimum Employment Requirements

• Clear a National, State, and Local Background Check
• 3-Year Motor Vehicle Record meeting standards to drive company vehicles. (If hired as a driver)
• Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen & complete Post Hire fit for duty screening.
• Ability to lift and move up to 75 lbs.
• Pass the 90-day introductory period.
• Willingness to learn from other technicians & direct supervisors.
• BASIC COMPUTER LITERACY REQUIRED

Qualifications

• 40-60 Hour Work Weeks.
• Consistent & Reliable Timeliness & Attendance.
• Rotating (1) weekend per month On-Call Schedule.
• Periodic, Regional, and overnight stays for job completion.
• Ability to operate mobile technology systems & programs.
• Willingness to learn from other technicians & direct supervisors.
• Must be trustworthy and willing to work for periods unsupervised.
• Excellent communicator, both oral and written- Customer Service skill set.
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30, Fall Protection, Aerial Lift certification preferred.

Benefits

• Weekly Paychecks
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• PTO
• Extra Holidays Paid: New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve, and Friday after Thanksgiving
• 401K Plan with Company Match.
• Generous Referral Bonus Program
• Work / Home Life Balance.
• Industry Leading safe working conditions.
• Ongoing safety training and performance enhancement.
• Health and Insurance Benefits
  • 50% paid by Company
    • Health Insurance with Multiple Tiers to Choose From
    • Employee, Employee Spouse, Employee Children, Employee Family Options
  • Cost Competitive Rate paid by Employee
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accidental Insurance
• Opportunity to grow with a company that values you and is here to invest in your personal growth.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at roofing job sites. The weather work environment and job sites can be extremely hot or extremely cold. This position is performed inside and outside.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position.

Hours: Must be flexible

Travel

Up to 100% travel out of town is expected.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO:

We're an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.