Production Sheet Metal Worker

East Coast Metal Systems, Inc. (a division of Kalkreuth Roofing and Sheet Metal) is one of the nation’s leading composite panel manufacturers, specializing in architectural metals for commercial facilities including healthcare, higher education, sports, automotive, chemical, and pharmaceutical projects.

About the role

Fabricates and prepares metal composite panels and assists in the assembly of panels.

Responsibilities

• Prepares sheet metal construction materials according to project design, layouts, blueprints, or drawings (soldering, shearing, packing, wrapping, loading).
• Soldiers, rivets, and seams a variety of metal products.
• Operates power-cutting tools, including metal forming machines, folders, shears, cutters, and crimpers.
• Operates computer-driven brake.
• Travels to job sites to deliver and install sheet metal products on roofs (working on roofs, cutting, welding, soldering).
• Performs inventory controls for job materials.
• Keeps the work area clean and assists in maintaining a safe working environment.
• Operates a forklift and KRSM vehicles.
• Lifts heavy objects.
• Communicates and cooperates with foremen, project managers, supervisors, and coworkers.

Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects of 50 pounds or more.
• Able to lift, bend, and cut sheet metal.
• Stoop, crouch, bend, and step over obstacles.
• Work on roofs of tall buildings, sloped roofs, stadiums, and general construction sites.
• Carry and climb ladders.
• Set up and work on scaffolding.
• Valid driver’s license with a good, safe driving record.
• Experience in operating a forklift.
• High school degree or equivalent.
• Able to work well with others in a team environment.

Working Conditions

• Work indoors and outdoors in various types of temperature and weather conditions.
• Work in an environment with dust, loud noise, and/or vibrations.
• Work on substantially high construction sites where carelessness could result in serious injury.

Physical Requirements

• Carry and/or lift 50 pounds or more.
• Perform duties at elevated sites.
• Stand, stoop, or walk for long periods of time.