Sheet Metal Mechanic

Gallo Mechanical, LLC; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mechanical construction company in Baton Rouge is seeking a skilled sheet metal journeyman. Responsibilities include assembling and repairing sheet metal products, operating fabricating machines, and ensuring quality installations. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and have at least 5 years of relevant experience in commercial service. This role requires physical stamina and the ability to work in various conditions.

Qualifications

• 5 years as a sheet metal journeyman or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in commercial service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines.
• Inspect, assemble, and smooth seams and joints.
• Read blueprints to determine layout.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Blueprint reading

Physical endurance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Responsible for assembling, installing and repairing sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings.

Job Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal.
• Shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
• Operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts.
• Inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces.
• Installing prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.
• Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of duct systems.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a sheet metal journeyman with experience in commercial service; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage).
• This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and standing for long periods of time. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds.

In compliance with Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job related disability, or any other protected group status.