Sheetmetal Fabrication Apprentice

Design Mechanical, Inc.; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

FSA/HSA

Matching 401K

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Design Mechanical, Inc. is hiring a Sheetmetal Apprentice in Louisville, CO. This entry-level position involves performing general fabricating duties under supervision and progressing through the trade.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED, with a strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn. The role offers a competitive wage ranging from $20-28 per hour, with comprehensive benefits packages and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old.
• Reliable transportation to and from work required.
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical school courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform general fabricating duties under supervision.
• Install HVAC systems with minor supervision.
• Document hours of employment accurately.

Skills

Basic math skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reliability and willingness to learn

Education

High school graduate/GED

Job description

Design Mechanical, Inc., a Comfort Systems USA company, operates out of two key locations in Colorado: our corporate headquarters and fabrication facility in Louisville, and our mountain region shop in Gypsum. We are a team of over 300 employees and are one of the largest mechanical contractors nationally, offering excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, and career progression opportunities.

Job Title: Sheetmetal Apprentice
Department: Sheetmetal Shop
Reports to: Labor Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for OT)
Location: Louisville, CO
Wage Range: $20-28 hourly
Benefits: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks.

Job Description: Perform entry-level general fabricating duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade.

Responsibilities

• Basic math skills
• Trained to understand and operate all machinery
• Understands terminology, preps ductwork for installation, has basic hand tools as per tool list, and can properly use them
• Attends all Design Mechanical’s Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available
• Develops good housekeeping and safety habits
• Responsible for accurate material checkout from warehouse and labor accounting
• Attentive to following instructions and has a positive attitude toward leadman, fellow employees, and customers
• Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment
• Perform laborer tasks including sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading, unloading, hole cutting, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 1 (0-12 months)

Salary: $20-28/hr

• Read non-complex blueprints, detail shop orders from prints, and onsite measurements
• Install HVAC systems with minor supervision
• Set up and operate all job-related tools safely
• Fabricate duct and simple fittings
• Understand the fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
• Flat solder copper and galvanized joints, properly water seal duct joints
• Have OSM joints
• Be willing to help solve installation problems
• Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months)

Salary: $23-24/hr

• All Apprentice 1 responsibilities
• Read non-complex blueprints, detail shop orders from prints, and onsite measurements
• Install HVAC systems with minor supervision
• Set up and operate all job-related tools safely
• Fabricate duct and simple fittings
• Understand fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning
• Flat solder copper and galvanized joints, properly water seal duct joints, and OSM joints
• Be willing to solve installation problems
• Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months)

Salary: $25-26/hr

• Do all types of small jobs alone with supervision, including add-on air conditioning, furnace change-outs, humidifiers, air cleaners
• Can install all types of normal residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems with supervision
• Able to impart trade knowledge to and lead a helper
• Can coordinate work with customers and other trades
• Can weld light gauge sheet and lightweight angle iron frames
• Can complete jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets
• Document approximately 6,000 hours of employment
• Other duties as assigned

APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months)

Salary: $27-28/hr

• All Apprentice 1, 2 and 3 responsibilities
• Application for certification at local jurisdictions as required
• Know fundamental design and can successfully complete all jobs as per Design Mechanical’s standards
• Support the total quality effort
• Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time
• Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy
• Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Heating and Ventilating Certificate
• Document 8,000 hours of employment
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years old
• High school graduate/GED
• Mechanical aptitude
• Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical school courses
• Reliable transportation to and from work required

Physical Requirements

• Have a full range of mobility in the upper and lower body
• Be able to reach overhead
• Be able to work a full range of physical activities in various positions, including stooping, standing, bending over, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and walking for extended periods of time
• Be able to lift, pull, and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks
• Be able to lift 70 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday
• Capable of hearing at a level or correctable level where the person can receive detailed information through verbal communication
• Vision must be at a level or correctable level where the person has clarity both in short and long-distance vision

Benefits and Career Development

Career path development and certifications needed/required. Vendor/Manufacturer Training, as well as Safety and Task Training.

EEO Statement

Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage, and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Work Environment and Safety

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee may be exposed to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, dampness, equipment movement, hazards, chemicals and solvents, lightning, ice, snow, and work at night and in the dark. The person will be expected to be free from fear of heights and can work at heights on ladders and scaffolds. Some work may occur in confined spaces. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Recruitment Policy

Design Mechanical, Inc. is not open to third-party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE positions. Resumes received from third-party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.

General Notice

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position and may change with or without notice.