Trades Specialist (Sheet Metal)

SUNY Downstate; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University seeks a full-time Trades Specialist, Sheet Metal to perform journey-level sheet metal work. You will repair, fabricate and install air ducts, cabinets and lab equipment per plans and specifications, and supervise others when needed.

Applicant should read drawings, select appropriate metal gauge, and use metalworking tools such as shears, brakes and bending rolls to shape and finish articles to spec.

Qualifications

• Journeyman-level sheet metal experience required.
• Ability to read plans, drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated skill with sheet metal fabrication tools.

Responsibilities

• Repair, manufacture and install sheet metal ware such as air ducts, cabinets and lab equipment.
• Determine gauge/type of metal and dimensions per specifications.
• May requisition materials from storehouse.
• Mark dimensions and reference lines on metal.
• Cut, bend and straighten sheet metal using shears, brakes and rolls.
• Solder, weld or rivet metal to form articles.
• Finish seams and surfaces with files or grinders.
• Inspect finished articles for conformance with plans and diagrams.

Skills

Sheet metal work

Tools

Shears

Brakes

Bending rolls

Welding

Files/Grinders

Job description

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Trades Specialist, Sheet Metal.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Trades Specialists (Sheet Metal) perform journey-level sheet metal work and may supervise others in the repair and manufacture of articles such as steel tables, laboratory equipment, metal cabinets, and air ducts using various types of sheet metal.

Illustrative Tasks

• Repairs, manufactures and installs a variety of sheet metal ware such as air ducts, cabinets, and laboratory equipment.
• Determines the gauge and type metal necessary and dimensions of article to be made, according to specifications, plans, descriptions and instructions.
• May requisition material from storehouse.
• Marks dimensions and reference lines on metal.
• Uses shears, brakes, and bending rolls to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal.
• Shapes metals over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
• Solders, welds, or rivets metal together to form desired articles.
• Smooths seams, joints, and burred surfaces using files, portable grinders, or buffers.
• Inspects completed articles for conformance with instructions, plans, or diagrams.