Sheetmetal Apprentice

Polk Mechanical Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assist in operating fabricating machines, using hand tools, and fitting ductwork according to blueprints. Previous sheetmetal exposure is preferred; learn under supervision and advance safety practices in HVAC environments.

Qualifications

• Basic math is required for measurements and layouts.
• Able to visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings or blueprints.
• Willingness to learn and develop sheetmetal trade skills.
• Understanding of safety practices in mechanical work.
• Preferred: one year of sheetmetal experience in commercial settings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and operating fabricating machines (shears, brakes, bending rolls, punch/drill presses).
• Use hand-held power tools and hand tools to assemble ductwork and sheet metal parts.
• Assist with installation of ductwork and sheet metal assemblies per blueprints.
• Assist with installing air moving equipment and related components.
• Inspect and test installations for conformance with project requirements.
• Work under supervision to learn proper trade techniques and safety practices.

Skills

Basic math

3D visualization from drawings

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Education

Sheetmetal experience (1 year)

Tools

Shears

Brakes

Bending rolls

Punch press

Drill press

Hand tools

Air hammers

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