Sheet Metal Workers fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products based on engineering drawings and specifications. They work with various tools and machinery, including CAD software, CNC equipment, and welding tools, to produce and install items such as ductwork.
The role involves reading technical plans, operating metalworking equipment, performing precision fitting, and ensuring quality standards are met. Typical physical tasks such as standing, lifting, climbing, and repetitive motion.
Job Title: Sheet Metal Worker/Journeyman
Location: 50 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth, NS B3B 1R8
Status: Permanent, Full-time
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Responsibilities
– Read engineering and architectural drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates
– Develop patterns for sheet metal using computer-aided design and drafting (CAD) software package
– Operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape.
– Operate computerized plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal
– Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment
– Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering and similar equipment to fabricate products such as ventilation shafts, exhaust hoods, eavestroughs, partition frames, air and heat ducts and material handling systems
– Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
– Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
– Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications.
Requirements
– Physical demands include handling heavy materials, standing, walking, climbing, repetitive motions.
– Sheet Metal Red Seal considered an asset
– Minimum 3-5 year’s experience in Sheet Metal.
– Trinity specific on-the-job training may be provided.
– Must have awareness of and experience with technologies such as laptops, iPads, and cellphones. Sheet Metal positions use various programs and systems on a regular basis.
– Reliable Transportation
– Have Valid driver’s license
– Must be registered apprentice or journeymen
– Available Monday to Friday
– Other tickets including Lift ticket, fall protection, first aid and forklift ticket considered an asset.