Sheet Metal Worker

Wayne County Sheet Metal Worker

The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's largest county. We are home to 34 cities and nine townships. From Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families. Headquartered in Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. Our history is rich and we take pride in being one of the most diverse communities that values culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County provides leadership that ensures the County operates efficiently, effectively, and responsibly. We provide transparently while building a stronger County inclusive of collaborations, innovation, and a clear focus on serving our residents.

The Sheet Metal Worker is responsible for the fabrication and installation of thin metal sheets used in a variety of applications. Primary duties include measuring, maneuvering materials, and creating supportive frameworks for HVAC ducts, metal roofing, gutters, and siding. The Sheet Metal Worker must follow all safety procedures and work effectively within a team to facilitate professional results.

Required Tasks

• Work independently with little supervision
• Plan, lay out, repair and install sheet metal products and parts
• Take measurements according to blueprints
• Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products
• Measure, mark dimensions and lay out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, ruler, calculator and squares
• Fasten joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last
• Install assemblies, including pipes, HVAC ducts, flashings, rain gutters and furnace casings in supportive frameworks.
• Ensure that efficiency is maximized while fabricating and installing HVAC systems
• Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and a seamless appearance
• Select the appropriate type and gauge of sheet metal to be used in projects according to specifications.
• Ensure safety is a priority on the job during all activities, including using tools and installing and fabricating metal
• Construct or fabricate parts, using hand tools, according to specifications.
• Miscellaneous clean-up after repair or installation.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• Possession of Journeyman License
• At least three (3) years of Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman experience; five (5) years preferred as a Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman
• Candidates considered for placement in this classification will be subject to multiple Criminal background investigations.
• This is a first shift position. Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm