HVAC Sheet Metal Mechanic Apprentice

Job Summary

New England Mechanical Services, Inc., is seeking an HVAC Sheet Metal Apprentice to join our New London CT Operations Group to perform fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair of sheet metal components and equipment. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and product specifications to determine appropriate fabrication and installation methods. No experience needed but completion of apprenticeship schooling required.

• Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabricating, assembling, and installing sheet metal products.
• Layouts and marks dimensions and reference lines on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts or uses templates.
• Sets up and operates fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls, and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with supervisor and crew members.
• Works with other trades to coordinate work on the job site.
• Keeps trade licenses and certifications current.
• Attends all safety training provided and/or sponsored by NEMSI.
• Follows all NEMSI safety policies, procedures, and uses personal protective equipment when performing installation and/or servicing HVAC systems.
• Interacts with clients in a professional and courteous manner while maintaining a clean and neat appearance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the journeyman assigned to.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Post‑secondary vocational or technical school diploma in Sheet Metal 2 from an accredited institution required OR a recognized apprenticeship program.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Experience a plus, NEMSI will train the right candidates.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent communication and written skills are a must.

The employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear, smell and lift, set‑up and climb ladders as well as stairways. The employee is frequently required to stand and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move various weight ranges such as 0–50 lbs.

frequently, 51–100 lbs. occasionally and 101+ seldom. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Maintain a neat and clean appearance and utilize all protective equipment provided and as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. We offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success.

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