Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice

About SCR:
SCR has been family-owned and operated since 1957 and is the Midwest's leader in commercial refrigeration, HVAC, building automation, and food service design, installation, and maintenance. Serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and beyond, we've built a reputation for quality, reliability, and service excellence.

At SCR, our employees are more than a team, they're family. We provide opportunities for personal and professional growth, because we know that happy employees create happy customers.

Job Summary:
The Sheet Metal Pre-Apprentice supports skilled technicians in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of sheet metal components. This role involves assisting with material preparation, operating tools and equipment, reading blueprints, and maintaining safe and organized job sites.

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, safety-focused, and eager to learn the sheet metal and HVAC trade. This position offers hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop technical skills while working in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Our Core Values:
Perseverance / Integrity / Family / Stability / Competency

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform basic assembly and installation of sheet metal components under the direct supervision of skilled technicians, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and operate tools, equipment, and machinery; assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment to and from job sites.
• Assist with measuring, cutting, and shaping sheet metal materials according to project specifications.
• Strictly follow all safety protocols and procedures, maintaining clean, organized, and hazard-free work areas at all times.
• Learn and apply the basic principles of blueprint and schematic reading to support accurate installation.
• Assist experienced professionals in the installation, maintenance, and repair of gas systems while adhering to all safety regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current, valid driver's license.
• Strong mathematical skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to read and interpret manufacturer instructions and effectively communicate with customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Commitment to continuous learning; actively seeks to enhance HVAC skills through self-study, training, workshops, and professional development opportunities.
• Ability to perform efficiently in time-sensitive situations non-standard schedules, extreme weather, and varying customer demands.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel: some out of town travel may be required.
• Ability to work in a team environment and follow instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work overhead, kneel, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and perform work on elevated platforms.
• Ability to work in various environments, including hot, cold, and noisy conditions.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate tools and machinery.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and at heights, when necessary.

Perks of Joining Our Team:

• People First. Always. We support and invest in our team.
• Once Apprentice requirements are met:
  • Full union benefits (Sheet Metal Workers' Local #10).
  • Union wage scale and benefits depending on experience and licenses.
• Paid weekly - no waiting for your hard-earned money.
• Sick pay.
• Cutting-edge, technology-driven company - stay ahead of the industry with the latest tools and systems.
• Being a valued & appreciated team member of a premier family-owned company.

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