Becoming a sheet metal worker in West Hartford, CT, 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 1,486 in Connecticut, and projects a 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $716 per week in Connecticut, with an annual salary of approximately $37,232. 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 $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
Job Details Position Description: In this position you will be required to operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls to cut bend, block and form or straighten materials. Drill and punch holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets. Fasten seams and joints together with bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, and bonds in order to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items. Fabricate or alter parts using shears, hammers, punches, and drills. Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces, seams, and joints of assembled parts, using hand tools and portable power tools. Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools. Maintain equipment, making repairs and modifications when necessary. Essential Responsibilities: • Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, such as roofing panels, according to drawings or templates, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers. • Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Qualifications: • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. • Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees including paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, paid holidays, a 401K retirement plan, disability insurance, and more. Get job alerts by email. Sign up now
See More Details >>We value our team members above all else. At STP, you can expect a great compensation package, comprehensive benefits, flexibility in your work schedule, and a team that prioritizes your well-being. Licensed sheet metal mechanics are needed for commercial projects in Hartford, Connecticut. Key Responsibilities: • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sheet metal work • SM2 or SM1 certification • Installation, fabrication, repair, and modification of sheet metal products • Experience with ductwork installation • Basic hand tools proficiency Benefits and Compensation: • $40-$45 per hour • Paid time off and sick leave • Holiday pay • Free OSHA and safety training • Tool reimbursement • Additional perks
See More Details >>SUMMARY: • ANY aircraft experience Considered! • The Sheetmetal Technician works under general supervision to safely layout, fabricate, and install parts, equipment and fabricated items on aircraft following established operating procedures. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: • All work performed should be in accordance with company design specifications, quality standards and completed work should meet customer expectations. • Interpersonal skills and ability to interface with all levels, to work in teams or independently and communicate effectively with co-workers or supervisory staff. • Safely perform sheet-metal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft under general supervision. • Coordinate with supervision and Inspection to ensure compliance with internal and FAA paperwork, sign-offs and quality specifications • Use complicated schematics/blueprints, engineering drawings and technical instructions to safely perform sheetmetal layout, fabrication, and installation of parts, equipment or fabricated items on aircraft • Safely operate shop equipment such as: brakes, presses, riveting equipment, shears, and hand tools associated with sheet-metal functions CONTACT: Kelly Milowe (251) 260-6022 [email protected] ABOUT US: We care about you and your career, we care about you and the ones you care for, our success is your success, you are not just a contractor you’re a valued team member and part of our family we look forward to working with you soon! HSGI, Inc. is a full service staffing company supplying qualified technical and professional employees to the most reputable companies in the Aerospace/Aircraft industry—across the United States and abroad.
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