Sheetmetal Apprentice

Polk Mechanical Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Polk Mechanical Company in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Sheetmetal Apprentice to assist in fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal products such as ductwork and air moving equipment while learning the sheetmetal trade.

You will help set up and operate fabricating machines, use hand tools, install ductwork per blueprints, inspect installations, and learn safety practices under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn and develop skills in the sheetmetal trade.
• Understanding of basic math.
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings, sketches, or blueprints.
• Prior experience with sheetmetal work in the mechanical/HVAC industry preferred.
• One year of sheetmetal experience in the commercial industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal products and equipment such as ductwork, plenums, air devices, louvers, and air moving equipment.
• Assist in setting up and operating fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, bending rolls, and punch and drill presses.
• Use hand-held power tools, air hammers, and hand tools to assist in assembling ductwork and other sheet metal assemblies.
• Assist with installation of ductwork and sheet metal assemblies according to blueprints and specifications.
• Assist with installation of air moving equipment, such as air handlers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, and unit heaters.
• Assist in inspecting and testing installations for conformance with project requirements.
• Work under supervision to learn proper trade techniques and safety practices.

Skills

Basic math understanding

3D visualization from drawings

Willingness to learn

Job description

Polk Mechanical is seeking a Sheetmetal Apprentice, based in Dallas, TX, to assist in fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing sheet metal products and equipment such as ductwork, plenums, air devices, louvers, and air moving equipment while learning the sheetmetal trade.

• Assist in setting up and operating fabricating machines, such as shears, brakes, bending rolls, and punch and drill presses
• Use hand-held power tools, air hammers, and hand tools to assist in assembling ductwork and other sheet metal assemblies
• Assist with installation of ductwork and sheet metal assemblies according to blueprints and specifications
• Assist with installation of air moving equipment, such as air handlers, heat pumps, exhaust fans, and unit heaters
• Assist in inspecting and testing installations for conformance with project requirements
• Work under supervision to learn proper trade techniques and safety practices
• Prior experience with sheetmetal work in the mechanical/HVAC industry preferred
• One year of sheetmetal experience in the commercial industry preferred
• Understanding of basic math
• Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings, sketches, or blueprints
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in the sheetmetal trade