Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. has immediate openings for full-time Sheet Metal Mechanics. No experience is required; we offer on-the-job-training. If you are eager to broaden your knowledge of the trade, are honest, dependable, and hardworking...come join a respected team and learn from the best in the filed! RBI does commercial work; you will helping to build schools, hospitals, and other important business structures that serve our community. This is a construction-based position; job locations will change over time. Please click the video below to hear from RBI team members about what they like most about their jobs, and what it's like to build a career at RBI. We offer you: • Competitive pay • Comprehensive benefits package • Apprenticeship opportunities with a pathway to licensure • Growth and development opportunities • Scholarship program for our employees’ children • Discounts at major automotive, computer, and cell phone companies • Employee referral incentives • Available with certain positions, where necessary/required: • Company mobile phone and/or tablet • Company vehicle • Company uniforms • And much more! Our benefits package offers you: • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurances • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Health Care and Dependent Day Care FSA's • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • 401(k) Plan • Annual Bonus • Generous Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time • And much more! Please click the video below to hear from RBI team members about training and development opportunities at RBI! About us: We are a full-service plumbing, mechanical, HVAC service, controls, and design-build company. • Main office is located at 6127 South Valley Pike, Mount Crawford, VA 22841 • Parent Company - Comfort Systems USA (https://comfortsystemsusa.com/) Please click the video below to hear from RBI team members about RBI’s history and culture! Primary Purpose of this position: Fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs sheet metal products and equipment such as duct work, control boxes, drainpipes, ventilators and furnace casings, according to job order and/or blueprints. Specific Job Duties: • Comply with all safety standards, policies and procedures • Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers, punches, snips and drills • Install support hangers, make duct connection using clips, drives, nuts, bolts, TDC tape, sealer, sheet metal screws, etc. as needed • Cut in 45 degree entry takeoff holes (round, rectangle or square) using hand or electric snips • Drill and punch holes in metal for screws, bolts, rivets and install spin-in, peel and stick, or airtight duct taps, connect to branch duct • Cut holes in block or concrete walls and roofs • Install manual dampers, supporting hardware, etc., make final connections to equipment • Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces, seams and joints of assembled parts using hand tools and portable power tools • Fasten seams and joints with bolts, cement, rivets, caulk, clips, etc. • Install round pipe/spiral duct, flex duct, motorized dampers, fire dampers, splitter dampers, louvers, air handlers and flex duct • Miter ducts • Insulate duct or wrap if required • Repair duct liner if necessary • Use ladder, teletower, scaffolding, or lift to reach installation point • Operate man lift, personal lift, chain hoist, duct jack Position Requirements: • Valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and ability to meet company driver qualification policy • Applicants must complete drug screening, criminal background check, and physical assessment If you are interested in: • Developing your skills • Teamwork • Providing outstanding Customer Service • Safety and Quality then a career with Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. may be right for you; we strive to work safely and exceed customer expectations! Riddleberger Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
See More Details >>Job description Purpose and Scope Mechanics fulfill an important role in the success of the Company. They provide hands-on leadership to the field crews and ensure jobs are completed on schedule – from the layout preparation phase through final installation and testing. Additionally, they provide vital communications from the job site to management. They provide direction and supervision to Apprentices, Journeymen, and Helpers for the installation of a comprehensive range of commercial piping (Plumbing/Piping) and HVAC systems (Sheet Metal) and related equipment as specified by each job and according to drawings. They ensure the quality of finished products. Because the mechanical contracting and construction industry is occasionally dependent upon uncontrollable economic factors, mechanics may be assigned to projects or tasks in other departments as needed. Responsibilities • Arrive at the job site on time and leave at the end of the designated workday. • Comply with and enforce Company policies as outlined in the employee handbook. • Positively represent the Company through personal appearance, professionalism, and exemplary work performance. • Plan and organize the worksite to meet priorities, goals and workforce-hour allocation. • Provide clear instructions to subordinates and ensure work is done correctly. • Perform all work accurately according to Company standards and industry practices. • Perform work according to applicable codes and drawings. • Ensure that change orders are communicated appropriately between the office and the field and that timely adjustments/changes are made as necessary. • Ensure adherence with safety regulations and policies and guide inexperienced workers in proper use of PPE and safe operation of hand and power tools. • Identify and implement cost-effective procedures and workflow as appropriate. • Properly care for and maintain Company-owned property, i.e. vehicle is maintained, tools, equipment, and materials properly secured and locked at the end of each day, etc. • Interpret and apply mechanical and structural blueprints during layout. • Implement solutions to problems by involving the effected trades/groups, gathering information and analyzing the situation. • Maintain a safe, cooperative, and healthy work environment. • Conduct standardized performance evaluations of assigned subordinates. • Organize the job and day to day operations – order materials, schedule equipment, and workforce in advance. • Participate in training to gain additional knowledge (formal and informal). • Coordinate work with other crews, subs and job site superintendent, as required. • Communicate appropriately with supervisors regarding job issues, requests for sick or vacation leave or other job-related matters. • Attend and participate in required meetings. • Assist with jobs/tasks within the Company to adjust for workflow changes. Organizational Leadership: Sheet Metal Mechanics report to either the Field Sheet Metal Supervisor or Field Plumbing and Piping Supervisor and jointly supervise Helpers, Apprentices, and Journeyman. Job Requirements Education and Training – Vocational training in plumbing and piping or sheet metal; Master Tradesman License Preferred; Eligibility for a license or equivalent experience required. Experience – Field Experience Required; Previous Supervisory Experience Desired. Additional Skills or Requirements – Valid Virginia Driver’s License required along with an acceptable driving record as defined by our insurer. Physical Requirements Must be able to perform basic physical tasks normal to the construction industry, including but not limited to kneeling for long periods, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, crawling, lifting at least 50 lbs. and be able to work with arms above head level for sustained periods; must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures and adverse weather and job site conditions. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Health, Dental, Vision insurance • Employee discount • Health Savings Account (HSA) • FREE $25,000 Life insurance coverage • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Paid referrals • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Annual health/wellness $200 reimbursement Schedule: • 10 hour shift • Day shift • Overtime Work Location: In person
See More Details >>Specific Job Duties: • Comply with safety standards, policies and procedures • Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers, punches, snips and drills • Install support hangers, make duct connection using clips, drives, nuts, bolts, TDC tape, sealer, sheet metal screws, etc. as needed • Cut in 45 degree entry takeoff holes (round, rectangle or square) using hand or electric snips • Drill and punch holes in metal for screws, bolts, rivets and install spin-in, peel and stick, or airtight duct taps, connect to branch duct • Cut holes in block or concrete walls and roofs • Install manual dampers, supporting hardware, etc., make final connections to equipment • Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces, seams and joints of assembled parts using hand tools and portable power tools • Fasten seams and joints with bolts, cement, rivets, caulk, clips, etc. • Install round pipe/spiral duct, flex duct, motorized dampers, fire dampers, splitter dampers, louvers, air handlers and flex duct • Miter ducts • Insulate duct or wrap if required • Repair duct liner if necessary • Use ladder, scaffolding, or lift to reach installation point • Operate man lift, personal lift, chain hoist, duct jack • Responsible to complete AQS in order to continue career development Other Requirements: • Valid drivers license and ability to meet Company driver qualification policy Education and Experience: • High school or trade school graduate or GED • Preferred but not required - Universal Refrigerant Card and Gas Fitters Card (Type I and Universal) Blauch Brothers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience Benefits: • 401(k) matching • Health, Dental, Vision insurance • Employee discount • Health Savings Account (HSA) • FREE $25,000 Life insurance coverage • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Paid referrals • Tuition reimbursement • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Annual health/wellness $200 reimbursement • Performance bonus Schedule: • Four days/week Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days • Weekend availability and OT when schedule requires
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Harrisonburg, VA typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 600 hours of classroom instruction over three to five years. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with the industry projected to need about 5,200 new workers by 2032 to replace retiring professionals. Apprentices in Harrisonburg earn an average of $568 per week, with experienced sheet metal workers earning up to $1,071.75 per week. Training through trade schools, unions, and apprenticeship programs provides a pathway to a career with strong earning potential, often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
