Sheet Metal Mechanic Apprentice

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

We're Hiring: Entry-Level Sheet Metal Mechanic – Build Something That Lasts

Location: Norristown, PA (Field Based Role) | Pay Range: $15–$20/hour | Full-Time

Company Overview:

At Commercial Kitchen Ventilation, we’re not just bolting up ductwork — we’re building high-performance ventilation systems that keep restaurants, schools, and hospitals safe. We’re a small, focused crew of doers, problem-solvers, and tradespeople who take real pride in clean installs and doing things right.

We don’t waste time. We don’t babysit. We run lean, move fast, and expect every team member to carry weight and bring value. If you’re dependable, mechanically inclined, and want more than a dead-end job, we’ll train you to be a skilled tradesman. But you’ve got to earn it.

Position Summary:

We’re hiring an Entry-Level Sheet Metal Mechanic to join our install team. No experience? Good. We’ll teach you. You’ll work in the field under skilled installers and foremen, learning how to build commercial kitchen exhaust systems from the ground up. That means hoods, duct, fans, and rooftop gear — real installs, not busywork.

This is a chance to get in, get your hands dirty, and start building a career with momentum.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You’ll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Pay & Benefits:

• Starting Pay: $15.00 – $20.00/hour (based on work ethic and ability to learn)
• Health Insurance and Retirement Plan
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Real training and a path to advancement (fast, if you earn it)
• Small team, high trust, zero fluff

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

This is field work. You’ll lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, work in heat or tight spaces, and stay moving. You’ll use hand and power tools and be expected to work smart, safe, and hard — every day.

This Is Where A Career Starts — If You’ve Got What It Takes.

We don’t want time-clock punchers. We want A-players who take pride in progress, craftsmanship, and team wins. If you’re dependable, coachable, and ready to work —

Commercial Kitchen Ventilation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire for mindset and drive, not just experience. Veterans and career changers welcome.