Job Title: Sheet Metal Installer – Lexington, KY Precision Work. High-Impact Projects. Career-Defining Opportunity. We’re looking for a skilled HVAC Installer ready to bring expertise, grit, and precision to a major commercial construction project. If you know your way around rooftop units, sheet metal, and blueprints—and you’re ready to work with a team that values craftsmanship and safety—this is your next move. Job Description The Technician is responsible for installing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in commercial buildings. This role involves working with various sheet metal equipment, ensuring installations are completed to the highest standards of quality and safety. Responsibilities A sheet metal worker is a professional who makes, installs and reconditions sheet metal products, such as various elements that are part of the heating, cooling and ventilation systems, as well as roofing and drainage systems Sheet metal workers can specialize in a single aspect of sheet metal work, like fabrication, maintenance or installation, but usually have knowledge and experience in all three. Depending on their exact specialty, sheet metal workers have work duties that may include: •Manufacturing and installing various sheet metal products, such as air and heat ducts, sheet metal buildings and roofs •Measuring, marking and laying out sheets of metal for specific jobs •Operating various computerized tools that precisely cut, bend or straighten the metal sheets •Polishing metal areas like rough surfaces or the seams and joints between two sheets of metals •Welding different sheets of metal together •Reading and applying work specifications •Assemble and installs ductwork, dampers, louvers, registers, grilles, and diffusers. •Assist in the setting of equipment such as roof top units, chillers, boilers and air handling units. •Secures equipment and related ductwork. •Fabrication work in shop will include cutting, fabricating, insulating, forming and assembling ductwork (round and rectangular). •Shop work will also include loading and unloading of ductwork, equipment and tools for transport to and from jobsites. Job Type: Contract to Hire Location: Lexington, KY Schedule: Full-time, project-based, growth-focused If you're ready to take your Sheet Metal career to the next level, this is your shot. Step into a role where your skills matter, your work is respected, and your future is wide open. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $33.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 2025. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Summary Feldkamp Mechanical is looking for a new Sheet Metal Mechanic to help us with a variety of construction projects. In this role, you primarily work on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, with a focus on ductwork. You are responsible for prefabricating certain portions of the ducting, but you also do much of the duct installation on-site with power and hand tools. Our ideal candidate has experience with sheet metal, whether on a construction site or on an assembly line. You should also have completed an apprenticeship or a technical school program. Key Responsibilities: • Install ductwork for new HVAC construction projects • Repair existing systems • Make plans and material estimates for each project • Test and examine systems for quality • Advise less specialized workers on the site Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent required • Technical school certificate or completed apprenticeship highly preferred • Experience with sheet metal and a variety of tools • Manual dexterity and physical stamina • Construction experience • Certificate from the International Training Institute for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Industry (preferred) Ability to Relocate: • Lexington, KY 40506: Relocate before starting work (Required) WORK ENVIRONMENT AND EXPECTATIONS • Some job duties are performed within an established office environment under normal lighting and climate-controlled tolerances. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. • When the employee is at a work site, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places and outdoor weather conditions. The noise in the work environment is often loud. • Requires a consistent physical presence at the branch office to oversee shared services functions and employees, normally achieved by working standard business hours. Certain positions will require flexibility of working hours to meet the demands of the job and the direction of the manager. The work environments are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Prolonged periods of standing and walking. • Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or pulling. • Frequently reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching. • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds at times. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or work conditions associated with the job. Furthermore, the employer reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Feldkamp Mechanical is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DKn26TTumj
See More Details >>Responsibilities for this position also include: • Able to layout and install sheet metal and/or duct systems. • Reads blueprints and interprets specifications. • Installs hangars or supports for systems. • Assists with the assembly and installation of HVAC equipment as necessary. • Keeps equipment in good working order and insures proper and timely maintenance is performed on equipment. • Follows all OSHA and TPMC standards for safety. Keeps work area clear of unnecessary clutter and performs routine clean-up as needed. • Offloading deliveries and loading truck at job sites. Qualifications and Experience: • Minimum 3 years experience of pipefitting/HVAC field operations Job Skills: • Ability to read blueprints • Knowledge of general sheet metal and HVAC installation • Working knowledge of all hand and power tools • Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy and productivity • Basic math skills Education: • High School or GED equivalent Physical Requirements: • Eyesight correctable to 20/50 • Able to perform shift work • Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 60 lbs • Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions Special Requirements: • Valid Drivers License For these desirable skills, TP Mechanical Contractors will offer a competitive salary along with a full benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, short term disability, long term disability, 401k with company match, paid vacations and holidays. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a real impact with a strong and growing organization that has been in business for over 60 years! For more information, candidates can check out our website at www.TPMechanical.com. Interested candidates can submit their resume through the TP website. TP Mechanical Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Lexington, KY, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four 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 $486.87 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' National Training Fund help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
