Why We Work Here: • + Supportive and friendly culture • + Growth opportunities • + Competitive Pay & Benefits • + Company paid Holidays, Sick time and Vacation time • + State of the art shop Interstate Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. is one of the leading HVAC repair, installation and management companies in the New York & New Jersey Market. Our Sheet Metal Fabricators play an important role in our company. They fabricate and assemble sheet metal using machines and hand tools to product high quality HVAC ductwork. Responsibilities • Select gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications. • Operate machines to cut, shape, and form sheet metal including roller, rotodie, shear, punch press, hand brake, weighting machine, plasma cutters, and more. • Drill and punch holes in metal, for electrical components, screws, bolts, or rivets. • Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items. • Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools. • Finish parts, using hacksaws, and hand, rotary, or squaring shears. • Develop and lay out patterns that use materials most efficiently. • Insulate ductwork using glue & pinspotter. • Maintain equipment, making repairs and modifications when necessary. Qualifications 1-3 years experience in a similar role required. Must be able to stand for the duration of the day to perform sheet metal working tasks. Constant reaching to perform fabrication tasks, use tools and operate machines. Occasionally lift up to 70lbs Why We Work Here: • + Supportive and friendly culture • + Growth opportunities • + Competitive Pay & Benefits • + Company paid Holidays, Sick time and Vacation time • + State of the art shop Interstate Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc. is one of the leading HVAC repair, installation and management companies in the New York & New Jersey Market. Our Sheet Metal Fabricators play an important role in our company. They fabricate and assemble sheet metal using machines and hand tools to product high quality HVAC ductwork. Responsibilities • Select gauges and types of sheet metal or non-metallic material, according to product specifications. • Operate machines to cut, shape, and form sheet metal including roller, rotodie, shear, punch press, hand brake, weighting machine, plasma cutters, and more. • Drill and punch holes in metal, for electrical components, screws, bolts, or rivets. • Fasten seams and joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items. • Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools. • Finish parts, using hacksaws, and hand, rotary, or squaring shears. • Develop and lay out patterns that use materials most efficiently. • Insulate ductwork using glue & pinspotter. • Maintain equipment, making repairs and modifications when necessary. Qualifications 1-3 years experience in a similar role required. Must be able to stand for the duration of the day to perform sheet metal working tasks. Constant reaching to perform fabrication tasks, use tools and operate machines. Occasionally lift up to 70lbs
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Newark, NY, 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 8,080 in New York, and projects a 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in New York earn an average of $1,067 per week, with an annual overtime average of $48,500. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Smart help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
