Requirements: • 5 or more years commercial experience • Less experienced workers also considered • OSHA 10 certification • NFPA hot work safety certification • OSHA Scissor Lift certification • Willingness and ability to pass drug screening • Minimum education of high school diploma or GED equivalent Duties/Responsibilities: • Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions. • Measures, cuts, and welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions. • Maintains clean and orderly workspace. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Required Skills/Abilities: • Ability to complete sheet metal projects with accuracy and precision. • Ability to safely use machinery and tools involved in sheet metal work. • Ability to follow directions. • Ability to read blueprints and schematics to understand product assignment. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods lifting, reaching, and working on scaffolding and overhead structures. Job Responsibilities · Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products · Measure, mark dimensions and lay out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, calculators, and squares · Fasten joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts, and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last Job Type: Full-time Pay: $40.21 - $82.32 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Health savings account • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift Work Location: On the road
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Springfield, MA, typically starts 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 many 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 $849.20 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
