Sheet Metal Worker

Milwaukee Area Technical College; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) seeks an experienced journeyman sheet metal worker to maintain and repair HVAC and related facilities at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. The role requires independent judgment, teamwork, and the ability to work with various trades across the district.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, a journeyman sheet metal certificate, and 6 years of relevant experience, with a valid WI license and strong reading of drawings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six years of building/industrial maintenance and HVAC experience.
• Journeyman sheet metal certificate; valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, modifies and repairs HVAC and sheet metal equipment.
• Air balances complex HVAC systems and coordinates with contracted sheet metal workers.
• Welds, cuts, bends, forms, joins, and rivets sheet metal; reads drawings/plans.
• Provides technical assistance and trains staff; attends required trainings.
• Performs other related duties to support operations.

Skills

Journeyman Sheet Metal

HVAC System Maintenance

Welding

Reading Drawings

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Communication Skills

Independent Work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical/Associate Degree preferred

Tools

Sheet metal fabrication tools

Job description

Under general direction of the Manager, Engineering Services, performs a full range of duties with sheet metal work and HVAC system maintenance on MATC’s physical facilities and equipment. Work is performed with considerable independent judgment. Supervision received is general in nature using established procedures and general objectives. Works closely with other professionals in a team approach.

Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) is Wisconsin's largest and most diverse technical college, offering 170+ high-quality programs that connect students to a career in as little as one to two years. The college also offers a less expensive path to a four-year degree. MATC is transforming lives, industry and our community by preparing students today for the careers of tomorrow. Together, we are meeting the needs of the community we share and are focused on students with the greatest needs. We are seeking passionate individuals to join our team who shares the same passion in serving this purpose. Learn more about MATC at www.matc.edu.

• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, maintains, modifies and repairs heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) and physical plant equipment including, but not limited to, fans, fan motors, sheaves, belts, bearings, dampers, controls, operators, ductwork, filters, package HVAC and built-up HVAC units, lockers, doors, desks, furniture, restroom partitions, tools, exterior sheet metal and stainless steel surfaces.
• Removes, dismantles, and cleans HVAC equipment.
• Air balances complex HVAC systems.
• Constructs guards, bumpers, housings, carts, tools, ducts, brackets, and pans. Secures and installs academic and service equipment.
• Independently troubleshoots HVAC problems.
• Welds, cuts, bends, forms, joins, and rivets sheet metal and other materials.
• Maintains, specifies, and inventories sheet metal and related metal repair parts; repair of equipment and facilities.
• Provides technical assistance to Operations Department and Trades personnel for the daily operations, maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Coordinates and trains contract sheet metal workers.
• Assists in the coordination and inspection of contracted modifications and installations
• Attends in-servicetraining,workshopsandothereducationalactivitiesas requiredorassigned.
• Performs other related duties as required for the efficient operations of the division.

Compliance with all state, federal, and accreditation standards/requirements, as well as all MATC policies and procedures.

1. Required Education: High school diploma or G.E.D.
2. Required Experience: Six (6) years of experience in building or industrial maintenance and HVAC resolution experience.
3. Required License/Certification: Journeyman Sheet metal mechanic certificate of Apprenticeship; valid Wisconsin driver’s license and personal transportation in which tools and equipment can be transported and possess other basic tools of the trade.

Preferred Education

Some college-level coursework or Technical/Associate’s degree with coursework in related field.

Preferred Experience

Prefer more than six (6) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Advanced skill in sheet metal construction and metal fabricating methods: welding, cutting, shearing, forming, bending, drilling, threading, etc.
• Knowledge of operating and air balancing complex HVAC systems, controls, and ability to operate measurement instruments.
• Ability to perform all duties usually associated with journeyman sheet metal work.
• Ability to read, interpret and work from drawing plans and/or specifications.
• Ability to estimate labor, materials and costs from job site inspections and/or plans.
• Ability to measure, plan and prepare specifications and sketches for minor sheet metal projects.
• Ability to coordinate and direct the work of contracted sheet metal mechanics.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to record duties performed.
• Knowledge of and proficiency in the use of a personal computer, computer applications and software such as Microsoft Office Suite including Word and Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively through both oral and written means.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse student and employee populations.
• Ability to work successfully with minimal supervision.

Competencies

The ideal candidate cultivates innovation, optimizes work processes, ensures accountability, collaborates effectively, demonstrates interpersonal savvy, communicates effectively, instills trust, maintains a customer focus, is action-oriented, values differences, prioritizes self-development, and shows compassion.

This is a full-time, in-person position based primarily at the Downtown Milwaukee campus. This position serves the entire district and requires travel to all campuses. Employees in this position typically work 40 hours per week, consisting of 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with standard hours generally between 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Work hours and schedules are subject to change based on operational and departmental needs.

Compensation

Salary pay rates are listed up to the midpoint of the range

EEO/AA Milwaukee Area Technical College will not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student, or applicant for admission on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, political affiliation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, disability, age, membership in any reserve component of the armed forces, union affiliation, arrest and conviction record, or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law. Milwaukee Area Technical College is an Equal Opportunity/Access Educator/Employer operating under an Affiantive Action Plan. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need special accommodation for the application process, please contact our office at 414-297-6529 (Wisconsin Relay System: 711) or email [e-mail]. Women, veterans, and minorities are encouraged to apply.