Join Our Team: Skilled Sheet Metal Installers & Plumbers Wanted! Are you a skilled commercial/industrial sheet metal installer or plumber looking for steady work and competitive pay? We’re hiring experienced mechanics to work on projects at Shaw Air Force Base and McEntire Air National Guard Base. • *Must have a clean background for base access. Must have a Real ID or passport for badge application. Must be a legal driver with current tags and insurance to drive on base. Must complete a drug screen. A resume must be submitted for consideration. Position: Sheet Metal Installers & Plumbers Location: Shaw AFB & McEntire ANG Pay: $25-$26/hour for skilled mechanics Job Type: Full-time, Permanent What We’re Looking For: Experience in commercial/industrial sheet metal installation or plumbing Ability to read blueprints and work with precision Strong work ethic and commitment to quality craftsmanship Ability to work efficiently in a team environment Why Join Us? Competitive pay Steady work on high-profile projects Opportunities for growth and advancement If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team, apply today! [gravityform id="7" title="true" description="true"]
See More Details >>Join Our Team: Skilled Sheet Metal Installers & Plumbers Wanted! Are you a skilled commercial/industrial sheet metal installer or plumber looking for steady work and competitive pay? We’re hiring experienced mechanics to work on projects at Shaw Air Force Base and McEntire Air National Guard Base. Position: Sheet Metal Installers & Plumbers. Location: Shaw AFB & McEntire ANG. Pay: $25-$26/hour for skilled mechanics. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent. What We’re Looking For • Experience in commercial/industrial sheet metal installation or plumbing. • Ability to read blueprints and work with precision. • Strong work ethic and commitment to quality craftsmanship. • Ability to work efficiently in a team environment. • Clean background for base access. • Must have a Real ID or passport for badge application. • Must be a legal driver with current tags and insurance to drive on base. • Must complete a drug screen. Why Join Us? • Competitive pay. • Steady work on high-profile projects. • Opportunities for growth and advancement. • Ability to obtain a badge necessary* • Must have a Real ID or Passport to obtain a badge* If you’re ready to bring your skills to a dynamic team, apply today! Contact us to submit your application.
See More Details >>Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States. Basic Scope/Purpose: • * Perform any combination of various custom fabrication techniques of sheet metal, plate, and structural steel based on individual project specifications including but not limited to: layout, cutting, forming, rolling, fitting and welding. These duties must be performed in a safe and timely manner with the highest quality possible. Job Responsibilities: • * Work closely with shop production superintendent to insure daily and project related production needs are met safely and efficiently. • Complete designated role in simple to complex custom fabrication projects from prints or sketches as designated by shop production superintendent with minimal direction of layout or fitting process. • Working knowledge of how to safely and efficiently operate all fabrication shop equipment such as mechanical shears, press brakes, rollers, ironworkers, drill presses, saws, and forklifts. • Proficient in MIG/TIG welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel and aluminum material. • Proficient in operation and use of hand held cutting torch and plasma cutter. • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with other shop personnel to effectively meet production goals based on project schedules. • Work closely with Thompson Quality team to confirm all shop-produced parts are fabricated to meet or exceed project specifications. • Ability to think creatively and apply results to safely and efficiently complete tasks. • Responsible for observing and complying with all standard and shop specific safety procedures. • Maintain work area in clean and tidy manner. • Other duties as may be assigned. Job Qualifications: • * Must be at least 18 years of age. • Minimum of 2 years of experience of working in the custom metal fabrication industry or completion of equivalent technical/trade school training. Experience in Structural steel / MISC steel fabrication preferred. • Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly with supervisor/co-workers and understand direction. • Must be able to utilize basic math and read tape ruler. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively, and operate shop equipment. • Candidate must pass drug test and criminal background check based on job location/requirements. Benefits • We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Sumter, SC, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines practical experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 600 hours of classroom instruction. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with the job market projected to experience a slight contraction of 0.2% from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Sumter earn an average of $515 per week, with experienced professionals earning up to $1,824 per week. Trade schools, unions, and training centers help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential.
