Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice

BUSINESS UNIT and/or DEPARTMENT:
Sheet Metal

Reports To:

Manager – Sheet Metal Dept Manager

The Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice is an entry-level union position that supports the fabrication and installation of commercial and industrial HVAC sheet metal systems while learning foundational trade skills. Working under direct supervision, this role assists journey-level workers and apprentices, handles materials and tools, maintains safe work areas, and performs basic tasks in accordance with instructions, applicable safety requirements, and quality expectations.

• Assist journey-level sheet metal workers and apprentices with the fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of HVAC ductwork and related components.
• Load, unload, stage, organize, and distribute tools, equipment, and materials at the shop and jobsite.
• Perform basic measuring, cutting, drilling, fastening, sealing, and assembly tasks under direct supervision.
• Assist with installing ductwork, fittings, hangers, supports, and related materials as directed.
• Maintain clean, safe, and orderly work areas and properly care for assigned tools and equipment.
• Follow instructions, attend required training, and learn basic plans, specifications, trade terminology, and work practices.
• Follow all company, union, customer, and jobsite safety requirements and properly use required personal protective equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Enrollment in or eligibility to enter an applicable union sheet metal apprenticeship pathway.

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• No prior sheet metal experience required.
• Up to 1 year of Construction, mechanical, shop, vocational, or hands-on work experience is preferred.
• Must meet applicable union eligibility and pre-apprenticeship requirements.
• Required safety training and certifications must be completed within established timelines.
• Valid driver’s license when driving is required for the assignment.
• Willingness and ability to learn sheet metal trade practices, terminology, tools, and safety requirements.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Basic math and measurement skills, including whole numbers, fractions, and use of a tape measure.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to safely learn the use of hand and power tools.
• Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work cooperatively with journey-level workers, apprentices, forepersons, and other trades.
• Commitment to safe work practices, quality, continuous learning, and professional conduct.

This position does not have supervisory responsibility and performs work under the direction of the Sheet Metal Foreman, journey-level workers, or assigned apprentices.

The employee must be able to handle materials and learn to safely use sheet metal hand tools, power tools, lifts, and related equipment under supervision. The position requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, balancing, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motion. The employee must be able to work on ladders, scaffolds, lifts, and other elevated or restricted surfaces with required training and fall protection.

The employee must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently. Physical demand requirements are consistent with medium work.

This job is performed primarily at construction sites and may also include work in fabrication shops. The employee may work indoors or outdoors and may be exposed to extreme heat or cold, noise, dust, moving equipment, elevated work areas, and other construction hazards. Travel to jobsites and extended or variable work hours may be required…