Sheet Metal Mechanic

Skillforce Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision available

PTO and paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Skillforce Inc. is seeking a Sheet Metal Mechanic for ongoing HVAC duct work in Arlington, VA. You will read blueprints, lay out, fabricate, and install rectangular and round duct systems on an active commercial project site.

This field-based role offers $35.00 per hour, a Monday–Friday day shift, 40 hours base with overtime. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO and 401(k). A drug screen and background check are required.

Qualifications

• You have three or more years of journeyman level commercial sheet metal experience.
• You can read and execute from blueprints and shop drawings independently.
• You are proficient with sheet metal hand tools and fabrication techniques.
• You have reliable transportation to the job site.
• You can pass a drug screen and background check.
• You have standard PPE including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and gloves.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and ductwork submittals.
• Lay out, fabricate, and install rectangular and round HVAC duct systems.
• Cut, shape, and join sheet metal using precision hand tools and fabrication methods.
• Hang, brace, and seal duct to commercial building components per SMACNA standards.
• Install related components including diffusers, registers, dampers, and flex.
• Coordinate with the project foreman and other trades to keep installations on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all site safety requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Layout & fabrication

Duct installation

Shop safety compliance

Team coordination

Reliability & punctuality

Tools

Sheet metal hand tools

SMACNA standards

Job description

Skillforce is hiring Sheet Metal Mechanics for ongoing project work in Arlington, VA. As a Sheet Metal Mechanic, you will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, and installation of commercial HVAC duct systems on an active project site. This is field based work supporting the commercial division of an established mechanical contractor. If you can pull dimensions off a print, run your own layout, and hang duct that looks like duct,

Sheet Metal Mechanic Pay:

• $35.00 per hour.
• W-2 employment with weekly pay by direct deposit.

Sheet Metal Mechanic Schedule:

• Monday through Friday, day shift.
• 40 hours base with overtime available as the project demands.
• Ongoing project work with a consistent weekly schedule.

Sheet Metal Mechanic Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and ductwork submittals.
• Lay out, fabricate, and install rectangular and round HVAC duct systems.
• Cut, shape, and join sheet metal using precision hand tools and standard fabrication methods.
• Hang, brace, and seal duct to commercial building components per SMACNA standards.
• Install related components including diffusers, registers, dampers, and flex.
• Coordinate with the project foreman and other trades to keep installations on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all site safety requirements.

Sheet Metal Mechanic Qualifications:

• You have three or more years of journeyman level commercial sheet metal experience.
• You can read and execute from blueprints and shop drawings independently.
• You are proficient with sheet metal hand tools and fabrication techniques.
• You have reliable transportation to the job site.
• You can pass a drug screen and background check.
• You have standard PPE including a hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, and gloves.

Sheet Metal Mechanic Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, and vision available
• PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k)