Sheet Metal Mechanic - Commercial Construction
Atlantic Constructors, Inc. · Richmond, VA · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
Benefits
- Medical Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Dental Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Short-Term Disability Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Life Insurance Plan ($0.00 Employee-Only)
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Wellness Programs
About the role
The Sheet Metal Mechanic fabricates, assembles, installs and repairs sheet metal using relevant equipment such as plenums, fire dampers, and diffusers.
Responsibilities
- Installs distribution lines and equipment per plans, specifications and other contract documents
- Installs joints of duct such as slide and drive, TDF, snap lock, and other assemblies as required
- Reviews and converts blueprint specifications into shop drawings to be followed in the construction or assembly of sheet metal products
- Erects and installs equipment such as air handling units, VAV boxes, fan power boxes, and others as required
- Works safely and complies with applicable health and safety-related rules, regulations, and procedures
- Installs ductless mini-splits
- Determines project requirements, such as scope, assembly sequences, required methods, materials, using blueprints, drawings, written or verbal instructions
- Fastens seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, or bonds to assemble components to products or to repair sheet metal items
- Fabricates ducts for high efficiency heating ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maximize efficiency of systems
- Selects gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications
- Trains and mentors helper/trainees
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in sheet metal mechanic field; or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
- Familiarity with ductmate, spiral, slide and drive ductwork
- Must be able to multi-task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem-solving skills
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Must be available, and have the means to report to multiple job sites as assigned
- HS diploma or GED equivalent
Work Environment
- May work in varying temperatures; both inside and outside, including inclement weather, heat, humidity, cold and dampness
- May work in areas with exposure to moderate/high noise levels
- May be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including dust
- May be required to work in confined spaces or from high heights
Physical Demands
- Routinely uses construction equipment such as heavy machinery, hand and power tools
- While performing duties of the job the employee may work aloft, climb, bend, pull, reach overhead, stand/walk for long periods of time and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms
- Must be able to correctly identify all colors of a color-coded cable/wires and see close vision, distance vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus
Travel
May require travel
Preferred: Prior military experience