Position: Sheet Metal Laborer/ Apprentice Join to apply for the Sheet Metal Laborer/ Apprentice role at Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation. Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation is a 100% employee-owned mechanical and excavation contractor operating throughout Montana. Our success stems from our focus on core values such as ethics, safety, customer satisfaction, and quality. We are growing and seeking an eager individual to join our team with a desire to advance in the sheet metal trade. This entry-level position provides a stepping stone for individuals with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn the skills needed for our sheet metal apprenticeship program. Daily tasks include hauling materials and tools, cleaning the job site, and assisting the crew as needed. As a Sheet Metal Laborer, you will learn the basics of: • Planning, repairing, and installing sheet metal products and parts. • Using technical and mathematical skills to operate tools and machines, and taking measurements from blueprints. • This role is ideal for those eager to grow with a company that offers a unique apprenticeship program and is committed to employee development and appreciation. Qualifications: • Understanding the importance of safety • Compliance with Central's drug-free workplace policy • Ability to lift heavy materials and tools • Ability to read and interpret blueprints • Strong math skills Benefits include: • Paid training and employee development resources • Profit sharing • Health insurance tailored to your needs • Dental, vision, accidental, and critical illness insurance • Pet insurance • Health Savings Account with company contribution • Paid time off • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • Company-paid life insurance • 401K retirement plan Central Plumbing, Heating, Excavation is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Great Falls, Montana 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 $44,200 annually. Apprentices in Great Falls earn an average of $700 per week, with an annual overtime average of $1,800. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers Local 83 help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
