Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice

Capstone Mechanical, LP.; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hamlin Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc. in Georgia seeks a Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice to support field technicians with HVAC and boiler services. You will cut sheet metal, install ductwork, and assist with HVAC equipment and steam boilers.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and about 6 months of HVAC/mechanical experience, with a focus on safety and teamwork in a busy shop and job-site environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months of experience in HVAC/Mechanical Services industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC service and installations including testing equipment, mounting equipment, performing diagnosis, adjusting refrigerant, and wiring controls.
• Collaborate with HVAC Service Technicians to run service and installation jobs.
• Assist in replacing, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration units.
• Power wash HVAC equipment units.
• Assist with running performance maintenance calls.
• Assemble, install, repair and test steam boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats.

Skills

Communication

Instructions

Tools usage

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• A compelling work culture and company values.
• A sense of purpose and employee appreciation.
• Support & Stability & Technology
• Training

Hamlin Air Conditioning & Sheet Metal Inc., was founded in 1964, and has become one of central Georgia's leading HVAC system and service contractors. Our industry-leading team offers full in-house fabrication, welding, and construction of custom HVAC systems. We also house a sheet metal shop with advanced machinery and tools, as well as a service department committed to providing long-term care and results for all your HVAC needs. We keep our team members up to date on the best standards of practice, and we strive to ensure our clients‘ needs are met in a timely and affordable manner.

As a Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice, you will be responsible for assisting Field Technicians with HVAC and Boiler services including cutting sheet metal, installing ductwork, assembling, and installing HVAC equipment, steam boilers and pressure valves.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC service and installations including testing equipment, mounting equipment, performing diagnosis, adjusting refrigerant, and wiring controls.
• Collaborate with HVAC Service Technicians to run service and installation jobs.
• Assist in replacing, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration units.
• Power wash HVAC equipment units.
• Assist with running performance maintenance calls.
• Assist with assembling, installing, repairing and testing steam boilers, pressure vessels, tanks and vats.
• Loads structural parts of boilers, pressure vessels or tanks on pallets.
• Assist in positioning parts in jigs and attaches clamps or other holding devices to fit parts together.
• Remove boiler casings, grades, handrails, manhole covers to facilitate access to boilers or other vessels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education/Experience

High school diploma or equivalent. 6 months of experience in HVAC/Mechanical Services industry.

Competencies

• Ability to communicate with internal team and customers.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including electronic and diagnostic tools, recovery equipment, and various other HVAC equipment. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of medium work.

Work Environment

This job operates primarily alone on HVAC and boiler equipment in all environments, which includes extreme cold or heat depending on the time of year). Vehicles are used as the base of operations.

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions unless doing so presents an undue hardship on the Company’s business operations.

Other Duties

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

Employee understands the above job description and agrees to comply with and be subject to its conditions. Employee further agrees this job description does not alter his/her at-will employment status. Employee understands that the Company reserves the right to delegate, remove, expand or change any and all responsibilities. Employee acknowledges that he/she can fulfill the above duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible foremployer visa sponsorship.

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