Sheet Metal Worker

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to fabricate, assemble, and repair sheet metal items such as pipes, flues, ducts, and gutters. The role requires laying out, cutting, bending, and joining metal components, with welding and machinery operation as core tasks.

The position emphasizes safety and adherence to protocols, with responsibilities including handling hand and power tools and performing bench and machine operations as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from standard senior high school or equivalent.
• Completion of an approved apprentice training program in sheet metal work or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lay out work, cut, shape, bend, form, and assemble sheet metal parts.
• Operate fabrication machinery and welding equipment.
• Maintain safety and follow established safety rules and practices.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Oxyacetylene welding

Electric arc welding

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Approved apprentice training in sheet metal work

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Under supervision, performs skilled work in connection with the fabrication, erection, assembly, alteration and repair of articles constructed of sheet metal, including sheet metal pipes, flues, ducts, gutters, bins and other items constructed of sheet metal.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Lays out work, cuts, shapes, bends, forms, punches or drills holes; assembles parts, bolts, rivets or fits units for erection; makes attachments, seams or joints by welding, riveting, soldering, bolting, nailing or other means of fastening.
• Operates machinery necessary in the fabrication, assembly and installation process.
• Conducts work in a safe manner and in accordance with established safety rules and practices.

Other Job Functions

• Is responsible for the custody and care of all hand or power tools of the trade in performing sheet metal work.
• Grinds or files rough surfaces and performs other bench and machine operations required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions

May involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors. May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of sheet metal work.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Ability to perform oxyacetylene and electric arc welding.

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and completion of an approved apprentice training program in sheet metal work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Substitution

Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Promotional Requirement

• None

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Sheet Metal Worker (#20005953)

General Statement

Under supervision, performs skilled work in connection with the fabrication, erection, assembly, alteration and repair of articles constructed of sheet metal, including sheet metal pipes, flues, ducts, gutters, bins and other items constructed of sheet metal.

Essential Job Functions

Essential job functions are fundamental, core functions common to positions in a classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are designed to be descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents may complete one or all of the job duties listed or tasks of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Lays out work, cuts, shapes, bends, forms, punches or drills holes; assembles parts, bolts, rivets or fits units for erection; makes attachments, seams or joints by welding, riveting, soldering, bolting, nailing or other means of fastening.
• Operates machinery necessary in the fabrication, assembly and installation process.
• Conducts work in a safe manner and in accordance with established safety rules and practices.

Other Job Functions

• Is responsible for the custody and care of all hand or power tools of the trade in performing sheet metal work.
• Grinds or files rough surfaces and performs other bench and machine operations required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Environmental Conditions

May involve exposure to a variety of operating mechanical equipment and loud noise and/or noxious odors. May include working in all types of weather conditions throughout the plant facility and collection system.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of sheet metal work.
• Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the trade.
• Skill in the use and care of the tools and equipment of the trade.
• Ability to perform oxyacetylene and electric arc welding.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school or the equivalent and completion of an approved apprentice training program in sheet metal work, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Substitution

Additional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Promotional Requirement

• None