The Sheet Metal Foreman plays a crucial role for leading and supervising the sheet metal crew to ensure that sheet metal work, including roofing, cladding, flashing, and other metal components is performed accurately, efficiently, and safely according to project specifications and industry standards. This role involves day to day operations to lead, oversee, collaborate with stakeholders and develop team members, setting standards on directing and coordinating all activities of a project. The Foreman is instrumental to ensure seamless integration of sheet metal work into the overall construction process. Responsibilities: • Lead the creation of innovative and detailed work plans and schedules for sheet metal tasks, ensuring clear and effective communication with all stakeholders • Review project specifications, plans, and drawings to determine project requirements, proactively identifying potential bottlenecks and developing innovative solutions to address them • Drive collaboration with sales representatives, estimators, and operations management teams to verify the accuracy of project designs before work begins, ensuring excellence from the start • Partner with customers to ensure deliverables are met, maintaining schedule requirements and exceeding customer expectations • Inspire and manage all sheet metal crews, assigning teams to projects and tasks, tracking progress, and ensuring high-quality workmanship that sets industry standards • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a culture of safety, efficiency, and professionalism, while encouraging continuous improvement and skill development • Conduct dynamic and engaging team meetings to communicate project updates, safety protocols, and performance expectations, driving team alignment and motivation • Ensure all sheet metal work meets or exceeds industry standards and project specifications, setting the benchmark for quality in the industry • Perform rigorous inspections and quality control checks, promptly identifying and resolving any issues to maintain the highest standards of excellence • Champion strict adherence to safety protocols and regulations, conducting regular safety meetings and proactively addressing safety concerns to create a safe and productive work environment • Strategically manage the procurement and inventory of sheet metal materials, tools, and equipment, ensuring optimal resource use and minimizing waste • Drive cost-effectiveness and efficiency, continuously seeking opportunities to optimize processes and resource allocation • Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials, building strong relationships to support project success • Identify and overcome challenges in sheet metal work with innovative and effective solutions, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities • Make informed and strategic decisions to keep projects on track, within budget, and on schedule, showcasing exceptional leadership and management skills • Communicate effectively with stakeholders, addressing concerns and providing updates on project progress, while also taking responsibility for resolving issues on job sites and discussing solutions directly with customers • Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, ensuring all records are accurate and up-to-date • Measure project performance using state-of-the-art systems, tools, and techniques, providing insights for continuous improvement • Create and manage project schedules, collaborating with the Project Manager to develop and complete punch lists or reports, ensuring no detail is overlooked • Compile detailed daily reports from project data, including photos, to provide customers with transparent and timely updates • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, communicating project updates and managing expectations to ensure stakeholder satisfaction • Review plans and specifications rigorously, ensuring all required scopes are executed to the highest standards • Conduct thorough site inspections to verify proper sheet metal installation methods, maintaining the integrity and quality of the work • Provide expert technical support and guidance to personnel as required, sharing knowledge and fostering a culture of learning • Lead the project team with vision and motivation, building and driving team members to meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) • Ensure resource availability and optimal allocation, including overall staffing needs, to support project success • Ensuring that safety policies are strictly adhered to • Additional duties as needed Required: • Experience in sheet metal work, roofing, or related construction fields. • Proven experience in a supervisory role, managing field operations and crew members. • Strong understanding of sheet metal installation methods, construction processes, and industry standards. • Proficiency in project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Procore, Kahua). • Proficiency in Google, MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel). • The ability to work in different environmental conditions. • Strong leadership and communications skills. • Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making skills. • Excellent customer service skills. • Highly trained in conflict management and business negotiation processes. • Valid Driver's License. Preferred: • Certification in OSHA safety standards. • Proficiency in CAD software and ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints. • Proficient in the safe handling and utilization of ladders. • Proficiency in CAD software and ability to interpret technical drawings and blueprints. • Bi-lingual ability. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The team member is regularly required to stand, climb a ladder and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The team member must daily lift 50 to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The performance of the duties of this job are in an outside and office environment. The noise level will vary based on the work environment. Roofed Right America, LLC, is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and Team Members regardless of their race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
See More Details >>Overview $700 Referral Bonus for Qualified Candidates! Tradesmen International is immediately hiring skilled Sheet Metal Prep Technician for projects located in Milwaukee, WI. This is a first shift opportunity with a pay range of $18-20/hour based on experience and skill level. If you are a Sheet Metal Prep Technician neager to demonstrate your knowledge and skills while learning new ones, this is your chance to advance in your career! Job Scope: • Selecting materials, measuring, and cutting sheet metal to size for break press operators and welders. • Able to troubleshoot and problem solve. • Pay attention to details and have a strong drive to succeed. Requirements: • * Must be able to read measuring devices such as a tape measure. • Must be able to read blueprints. • Must be highly motivated, able to communicate, and work well with others. • Must pass a competency test, pre-employment physical, drug screen, and math test on fractions. Qualifications Tradesmen International not only offers consistent work, top pay, and employment opportunities, we also provide a benefits package that is among the best in the industry. Our comprehensive benefits include: • Tradesmen+ Rewards Program – earn points for hours worked • Vacation Pay • Health insurance • 401(k) profit-sharing savings plan Find our app, TradeGig, in the App store to see opportunities, set notifications and click to express interest! Tradesmen International is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability Click here to visit Tradesmen’s full website.
See More Details >>Vision Statement: Innovating the solutions that power the world’s best entertaining and food service experiences. Mission Statement: Perlick is a 5th generation family business that serves as an essential partner in the commercial foodservice and residential appliance industries. We put our customers first in everything we do by engaging a team of world class associates to develop, produce, and deliver premium products and customer experiences that provide a lifetime of exceptional value. Perlick Values: Lead By Serving – others before self, Grow by Innovation – solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations, Continuous Improvement – strive to get better every day, Live the Legacy – maintain our positive reputations with the future in mind PRINCIPAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES: This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. • Perform repetitive machine and assembly operations to produce standardized sheet metal products in accordance with dimensional specifications and quality standards requiring a fundamental knowledge of sheet metal fabricating operations and shop practices usually acquired by on-the-job training and experience. • Make scratch and center-punch layouts from templates and patterns. • Make semi-complex setups and operate shears, press brakes, punch press, spot welders, etc. to form and shape parts. • Assemble and fit parts and details using hand tools, jigs, spot welder, soldering equipment and riveters, check work for dimensions and configuration. • Work from job layouts, patterns, templates, bills of materials and production orders. • Use scale, square, dividers, straight edge and fixed gauges to setup, operate machines and check work. • Under supervision, instructions and guidance provided on the more complex setups, machine and assembly operations. QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to be successful in this role. • High school diploma preferred, but not required. • 1+ year of diverse sheet metal experience • Familiarity with machines, materials, setups, sequences and procedures relating to sheet metal PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Daily work may include sitting, bending, standing, crouching, reaching, and some lifting (up to 50 lbs.). Perlick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Perlick does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status. #LI-Onsite
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Milwaukee, WI, typically starts with a comprehensive 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 experienced professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected job growth of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Milwaukee earn an average of $681.27 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,049.53 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers' Apprenticeship Program help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
