Sheet Metal Roofer Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Build Your Career. Build Your Legacy.
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For more than 110 years , Western Specialty Contractors has been building more than projects—we've been building people, careers, and communities. Founded in St. Louis and proudly employee‑owned through our ESOP , we are the nation's largest specialty contractor, restoring and protecting building envelopes through expertise in facades, concrete, roofing, and waterproofing.

Why Western?

As an employee-owned company , you're not just working for Western—you're working with Western. Every team member has a stake in our success. That ownership mindset fuels a culture where people look out for each other, take pride in their work, and know their contributions truly matter.

Grow With Us

With 30+ branches nationwide , Western offers opportunities to build a career that grows with you. From hands-on field experience to specialized training and leadership development, we invest in your future at every stage.

Description

Come work for America's Master Craftsmen in Restoration and Preservation! Western Specialty Contractors is currently looking for self-motivated, top notch individuals to help serve our customers as a Sheet Metal Roofing Lead at our Peoria, IL branch. If you are a self-motivated individual with great work ethic and the personality to help with customer satisfaction, then we would love to meet you!

Requirements

Installing, fabricating, and repairing architectural sheet metal roofing, wall panels, gutters and flashing using tools to cut, bend, and fasten materials like steel and aluminum, requiring physical fitness, safety adherence, teamwork, and often working at heights on commercial buildings. Key duties include reporting to the job site, following a foreman's directions, operating equipment, ensuring quality work, and maintaining strict safety protocols.

• Installation & Fabrication: Install metal roofing systems, wall cladding, flashing, and gutters, fabricating pieces as needed.
• Tool Operation: Use hand and power tools, shears, brakes, and other equipment to cut, bend, and shape metal.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company and OSHA safety policies, especially working at heights.
• Teamwork: Work as part of a crew, reporting to a foreman and assisting with all aspects of the job.
• Site Management: Arrive on time, perform tasks efficiently, and maintain a clean, safe work area
• Sheet Metal Experience: Must have experience working with Sheet Metal.

Compensation for this role is determined using a variety of factors, including experience, skills, internal equity, market benchmarks, and the cost of labor in the different geographic locations where we operate. In addition to base pay, this position may also be eligible for:

• Beneficial ownership in the Company through Western's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• A comprehensive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, maternity leave, and additional benefits designed to support employees and their families.

US Pay Range

$30—$35 USD

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