Senior Sheet Metal Worker
BioSpace · North Chicago, IL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
About the role
Performs demolition and construction work on various types of ductwork, installs HVAC equipment, fabricates ductwork and ductwork hangers and a wide range of custom and specialty items not available from vendors. Working from drawings and sketches, performs layout work and duplicates samples as required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.
- Fabricates custom-made strainers using perforated steel, screening and expanded metal.
- Works with plastic materials such as Plexiglass and Lexan and with all types of metals such as hot and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and magnesium as well as exotic metals such as tantalum, copper, monel and hastelloy.
- Uses fabrication machines such as sheet metal shears, press brakes, hand brakes and lock formers.
- Cuts sheet metal to size by using reciprocating saws, sabre saws, hand and power shears and plasma cutters and joins metals together using spot welders.
- Complies with all applicable safety requirements for assigned task.
Qualifications
- Must have a high school education/equivalent and completion of an approved apprentice program or equivalent.
- 5-7 years of diverse commercial and industrial sheet metal experience.
- Must be able to interpret all mechanical diagrams and construction blueprints.
- Ability to understand and complete all installations/modifications is required.
Benefits
- Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick)
- Medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) for eligible employees
- Eligible to participate in short-term incentive programs