Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for assembling, installing and repairing sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Job Responsibilities • Setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal. • Shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer. • Operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; • Inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. • Installing prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes. • Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of duct systems. Requirements • A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a sheet metal journeyman with experience in commercial service; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage). • This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and standing for long periods of time. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds. About Gallo Mechanical Gallo Mechanical is a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. As they have grown over the last seven and a half decades, Gallo Mechanical has sought to ensure that their focus remains in reinvesting in their community through both the work they carry out and the opportunities that they provide.
See More Details >>Full job description Job Duties and Responsibilities: This individual is responsible for the planning, laying out, participating in, and supervising of ductwork/equipment installation on job sites. Individual must be able to measure up ductwork for equipment tie-ins and have the ability to read and interpret shop drawings, contract drawings, submittals and job specifications. Duties of Foreman • Must know the scope of work • Work Closely with Project Manager to help schedule and plan manpower • Coordination of work (i.e.: Job Schedule, Ordering Materials, Manage Tools and Directing Subs) • Quality control and safety(daily safety talks with employee) • Reports (Daily reports, JHA’s, time entries) • Material Take-Offs • Work with PM to know Equipment Ship Dates • Assist PM if necessary with Change Orders • Attend Jobsite Meetings with PM • Control Job Cost (Materials, rental equipment, man hours) • Payroll • Employee Termination • Mentor and train future field leaders • Control Manpower (Start Time and Leaving Time, Manage Productivity of Crew) • Layout work in front of your crew member(s) Requirements • A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years experience in commercial sheet metal ductwork installation; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Frequent reaching above shoulders, crawling, squatting, kneeling, bending • Ability to stand & walk, reach outward constantly, frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs; • Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem; • Demonstrated dependability and trustworthiness; • Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards; • Must be able to exercise fine motor control and possess excellent hand-eye coordination; • Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly, including under stressful situations. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $28.00 - $40.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Ability to Relocate: • Baton Rouge, LA 70801: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for assembling, installing and repairing sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Job Responsibilities • Setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal. • Shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer. • Operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; • Inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. • Installing prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes. • Reading blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the layout of duct systems. Requirements • A High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years as a sheet metal journeyman with experience in commercial service; or equivalent combination of education (Technical School) and experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • This position requires working in diverse conditions including but not limited to mechanical equipment rooms with exposure to noisy operating equipment, extreme weather conditions, precarious places, and risk of electrical shock (high voltage). • This position is highly physical and requires regular use of hands, fingers, walking, stooping, kneeling and standing for long periods of time. It requires employees to regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move more than 50 pounds. About Gallo Mechanical Gallo Mechanical is a top-tier mechanical construction and service provider headquartered in New Orleans. Gallo Mechanical LLC is built on a bedrock foundation of dedication to family, service and performance. The company, a 75-year locally-grown family operation, is deeply invested in finding the best way to both serve and grow the community in which they live and work. As they have grown over the last seven and a half decades, Gallo Mechanical has sought to ensure that their focus remains in reinvesting in their community through both the work they carry out and the opportunities that they provide.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Baton Rouge, LA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to approximately $849 per week. The average annual salary for experienced sheet metal workers is around $44,200. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
