Sheet Metal Roofing Laborer

Baker Roofing Company; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Annual holidays & PTO

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401K matching

Job summary

Baker Roofing Company is seeking a Sheet Metal Repair Laborer (Repair) to join our team. You will assist Roofers and Foremen, prepare job sites, and help install and repair roofing systems using metal, aluminum, and related materials.

You will operate hand and power tools and contribute to safety and craftsmanship on every project. Ideal candidates have sheet metal experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED preferred but not required.
• Experience: Sheet metal experience is required.
• Driver's License: Required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare job sites and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Assist with installing insulation, vapor barriers, and roofing materials.
• Assist with installing and repairing roofing systems using metal, shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood.

Skills

Safety mindset

Teamwork & communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Ability to work in physically demands

Willingness to learn new systems

Soldering experience (plus)

Fast-paced work

Education

High School/GED preferred but not required

Driver's License required

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Operating roofing equipment

Job description

Baker Roofing Company - Sheet Metal Roofing Laborer (Repair)

For more than 110 years, Baker Roofing Company has been a trusted leader in commercial roofing, residential construction, metal fabrication, and restoration. With over 29 locations across the Southeast, we're committed to quality craftsmanship, employee development, and a family focused culture built on safety and teamwork.

Gain hands‑on experience, develop valuable industry skills, and build a career with opportunities to grow from Roofer to Leadman, Foreman, and beyond.

Why Join Baker Roofing?

• Weekly Pay
• Annual Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Matching Program (100% match up to 3% and 50% match at 4% and 5%)
• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), subject to applicable waiting and vesting periods
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Comprehensive Safety Training from Day One
• Paid On-the-Job Training & Career Development

Summary

As a Sheet Metal Repair Laborer, you will assist Roofers and Foremen to prepare job sites and install roofing systems including metal, aluminum, wood, and related materials. You will also operate hand and power tools of all types.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The lists below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School/GED preferred but not required.
• Experience: Sheet metal experience is required.
• Driver's License: Required

Skills & Qualifications

• Soldering experience with copper/brass/stainless/mild steel/aluminum is a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety.
• Attention to detail and quality craftsmanship.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, physically demanding environment.
• Attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Willingness to learn new roofing systems, techniques, and equipment.
• Problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently when needed.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing jobsite conditions and priorities.

What You'll Do

• Prepare job sites and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Remove debris from roofs and surrounding work areas.
• Assist with installing insulation, vapor barriers, and roofing materials.
• Assist with installing and repairing roofing systems using materials such as metal, shingles, slate, asphalt, aluminum, wood, and single‑ply systems.
• Apply adhesives, sealants, caulking, and roofing cement as needed.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, vehicles, and other job‑related equipment.
• Follow company safety procedures and identify potential hazards.
• Work collaboratively with crew members to complete projects on schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, and balance for long periods of time.
• Requires use of abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
• Requires seeing details at close range.
• Requires repetitive movement, bending, twisting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, or crawling.
• Requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Work Environment

This position requires working in a variety of environmental conditions, including:

• Exposure to extremely bright or inadequate lighting.
• Working in temperatures above 90°F or below 32°F.
• Exposure to loud, distracting, or uncomfortable noise levels.
• Exposure to contaminants, hazardous materials, and potentially hazardous equipment.
• Working at heights and in other potentially dangerous conditions.
• Exposure to minor injuries such as burns, cuts, bites, or stings.
• Performing work where errors may have significant consequences.
• Strict adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulations is required.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Baker Roofing Company is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. If you need special assistance or accommodation in applying for employment at Baker Roofing Company, please contact our Recruiting department at 919‑828‑2975 or [email protected].

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