HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator
Winston Salem, NCOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Fabricates and welds HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings in a commercial shop, operating fabrication machinery and coordinating production schedules with project managers.
About this role
About Sylvester & Cockrum
Sylvester & Cockrum (S&C) is a trusted, full-service mechanical contractor serving North Carolina and South Carolina. With a long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship, safety, and integrity, S&C delivers commercial, institutional, and industrial mechanical and electrical services that require disciplined execution and professional field leadership.
Position Overview
***MUST BE ABLE TO: Fabricate/Weld items using MIG/TIG and stick procedures***
***MUST BE ABLE TO: Fabricate/Weld items using MIG/TIG and stick procedures***
Key Responsibilities
· Plan daily and weekly production schedules.
· Review construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
· Coordinate fabrication priorities with Project Managers and field supervisors.
· Ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
· Perform material takeoffs and assist with procurement planning.
· Ensure quality control throughout the fabrication process.
· Manage shop inventory, equipment, and tooling.
· Inventory and maintain duct fabrication supplies.
· Be able to input straight duct and fittings into our computerized fabrication system.
· Operate duct fabrication coil line and duct fitting plasma table.
· Operate sheet metal shear, breaks, Pittsburg machine, and other duct fabrication machinery.
· Fabricate and assemble roof curbs and duct roof supports.
· Train and develop new employees.
· Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
· Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and installation challenges.
· Transporting construction material and equipment from SCI warehouse to job sites.
· Capable of driving large non CDL flatbed truck to make deliveries.
· Inspecting delivery vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues.
· Operate warehouse forklifts to load and unload trucks. Possess a forklift operator’s certificate.
· Must be able to lift 30 pounds overhead.
· Review construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
· Coordinate fabrication priorities with Project Managers and field supervisors.
· Ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
· Perform material takeoffs and assist with procurement planning.
· Ensure quality control throughout the fabrication process.
· Manage shop inventory, equipment, and tooling.
· Inventory and maintain duct fabrication supplies.
· Be able to input straight duct and fittings into our computerized fabrication system.
· Operate duct fabrication coil line and duct fitting plasma table.
· Operate sheet metal shear, breaks, Pittsburg machine, and other duct fabrication machinery.
· Fabricate and assemble roof curbs and duct roof supports.
· Train and develop new employees.
· Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
· Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and installation challenges.
· Transporting construction material and equipment from SCI warehouse to job sites.
· Capable of driving large non CDL flatbed truck to make deliveries.
· Inspecting delivery vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues.
· Operate warehouse forklifts to load and unload trucks. Possess a forklift operator’s certificate.
· Must be able to lift 30 pounds overhead.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
· Fabricate/Weld items using MIG/TIG and stick procedures in our duct fabrication shop. Specifically, have the ability to weld stainless steel and black steel sheetmetal.
· Lay-out, fabricate, and assemble straight duct and fittings
· High school diploma or GED.
· Valid driver's license.
· Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC sheet metal experience.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
· Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC duct systems.
· Excellent organizational and communication skills.
· Lay-out, fabricate, and assemble straight duct and fittings
· High school diploma or GED.
· Valid driver's license.
· Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC sheet metal experience.
· Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
· Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC duct systems.
· Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Preferred Experience
· Rectangular duct fabrication
· Spiral duct systems
· TDF/TDC duct systems
· Pittsburgh seams
· Lockformer equipment
· Plasma table or CNC fabrication equipment
· Press brakes and shears
· Material takeoffs
· SMACNA fabrication standards
· Commercial and industrial HVAC projects
· Spiral duct systems
· TDF/TDC duct systems
· Pittsburgh seams
· Lockformer equipment
· Plasma table or CNC fabrication equipment
· Press brakes and shears
· Material takeoffs
· SMACNA fabrication standards
· Commercial and industrial HVAC projects
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision)
- Health Saving Account with company contribution
- Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Generous paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development assistance
- Employee discount
- Company Truck
- Fuel Card
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Skills
Black Steel WeldingBlueprint Reading?Commercial HVAC SystemsDuct FabricationForklift OperationLockformerMaterial TakeoffsMIG WeldingPittsburgh MachinePlasma TablePress BrakesSheet Metal FabricationSheet Metal ShearSMACNA StandardsStainless Steel WeldingStick WeldingTIG Welding
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