Building Sheet Metal Worker/Metal Siding Tradesman

Job Description

Job Description

Veltri Steel, LLC., located in Taylor, TX, is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker/Metal Siding Tradesman to join our team. This full-time role focuses on hands-on sheet metal fabrication, installation, and repair for industrial systems and commercial construction projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of extensive experience in fabricating complex, high-tolerance components, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring high-quality project completion. The role emphasizes craftsmanship, precision, and safety in a dynamic industrial and construction environment.

Responsibilities:

Material Preparation and Handling:

• Measure, cut, and fabricate sheet metal siding and insulated metal wall panels to precise specifications using tools like shears, brakes, and panel-cutting equipment.
• Inspect and verify materials (e.g., metal sheets, insulated panels, trim, and fasteners) for quality and compliance with project requirements.
• Organize and stage materials on-site to ensure efficient workflow and minimize damage.

Installation of Siding and Panels:

• Install sheet metal siding and insulated metal wall panels on buildings, ensuring proper alignment, levelness, and attachment to structural frameworks.
• Secure panels using appropriate fasteners (e.g., self-tapping screws, clips) while maintaining weather-tight seals and thermal performance.
• Install flashing, trim, and corner pieces to complete the building envelope, ensuring aesthetic and functional integration.
• Align and fasten panels to meet wind load, structural, and insulation requirements.

Structural and Envelope Integration:

• Coordinate with other trades to ensure proper integration of siding and panels with the building’s structural components, such as steel frames, girts, and purlins.
• Install vapor barriers, insulation layers, and sealants to enhance the building envelopes’ energy efficiency and weather resistance.
• Ensure proper drainage and waterproofing details, such as drip edges and gutters, are incorporated during installation.

Tool and Equipment Operation:

• Operate hand tools (e.g., snips, crimpers, drills) and power tools (e.g., screw guns, nibblers, metal shears) safely and efficiently.
• Use lifting equipment, such as cranes, hoists, or scissor lifts, to position large panels or heavy materials at height.
• Maintain and inspect tools and equipment to ensure safe operation and prevent downtime.

Blueprint and Specification Adherence:

• Read and interpret architectural and shop drawings, specifications, and installation manuals to ensure compliance with design and engineering requirements.
• Verify measurements and panel layouts on-site to match project plans, adjusting as needed for field conditions.
• Identify and report discrepancies between plans and site conditions to supervisors or project managers.

Safety and Compliance:

• Follow OSHA and site-specific safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) like harnesses, gloves, and hard hats.
• Participate in safety training for working at heights, handling sharp materials, and operating heavy equipment.
• Ensure installations meet building codes, manufacturer guidelines, and industry standards (e.g., AISI, MBMA).

Quality Control and Finishing:

• Inspect completed installations for alignment, secure fastening, and weather-tightness, correcting any defects or misalignments.
• Clean and touch up panels to remove smudges, scratches, or debris, ensuring a professional appearance.
• Perform field repairs or modifications to panels or siding as needed to address damage or design changes.

Team Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other craft laborers, foremen, and project managers to coordinate tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Communicate progress, challenges, or material needs to supervisors to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Assist in training or mentoring less experienced crew members on proper installation techniques.

Site Maintenance and Cleanup:

• Keep work areas clean and free of debris to maintain a safe and organized job site.
• Properly dispose of or recycle scrap metal, packaging, and other waste materials.
• Secure tools, equipment, and materials at the end of shifts to prevent theft or damage.

Additional Considerations for Hiring:

• Skills and Qualifications: Look for candidates with experience in metal building construction, familiarity with tools like brake presses or panel roll-formers, and knowledge of insulated metal panel systems (e.g., Kingspan, Metl-Span). Certifications in OSHA 10/30, rigging, or aerial lift operation are a plus.
• Physical Requirements: The role requires lifting heavy materials (50+ lbs), working at heights, and standing for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Regular attendance is mandatory per Veltri Steel, LLC's employment practices and policies.

Fabrication and Installation:

• Fabricate and install sheet metal for commercial and industrial systems and other structural components of various shapes and sizes, including complex, unique, and one-of-a-kind parts, per blueprints, drawings, work instructions, or specifications.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, and buff parts using hand and power tools.
• Perform sheet metal fabrication, assembly and installation on maintenance and construction projects.
• Perform layout and fabrication of Sheetmetal and building components, using mechanical fasteners or welding.
• Performs a variety of Sheetmetal fabrications for building envelope systems such as Kingspan and building components using a variety of Sheetmetal forming tools and equipment.
• May be required to assist with insulation projects. Spray foam installation.
• Accurate and thorough documentation of hours worked, tasking performed, materials used, and processes involved.
• Advise immediate Supervisor of job progress and material/labor requirements.
• Accomplish tasking working from job plans, verbal information, schematics, blueprints, wiring. diagrams, documents, vendor/manufacturer manuals, and applicable specifications and codes.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and create or revise SOPs as needed.
• Use solid decision-making ability and sound judgment to safely and effectively solve problems.
• Proactively identify any unsafe conditions or hazards and communicate them effectively.
• Work directly with others to plan and complete tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance :

• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot sheet metal machinery and tools, including press brakes, shears, rollers, flame cutters, drill presses, hammers, punches, and ground support equipment. 
• Maintain equipment, tools, and production areas to ensure functionality and cleanliness.

Quality Control and Troubleshooting :

• Use precision measurement tools to fabricate and inspect parts, ensuring conformance to high-tolerance standards and specifications.
• Apply analytic techniques and technical knowledge to diagnose and resolve fit, finish deviations, and other fabrication issues.
• Conduct quality control checks to ensure all work meets company and inspection standards.

Safety and Compliance:

• Maintain a safe, organized work environment, adhering to OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Follow safety procedures and protocols in manufacturing and construction settings.

Documentation and Identification :

• Follow procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures, complete relevant checklists. 
• Mark parts for identification as required.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the project team to ensure proper installation and system functionality. 
• Troubleshoot and repair any systems as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Technical Skills :

• Advanced knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, engineering designs, and manufacturing procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and Engineering Change Orders.
• Expertise in operating sheet metal tools and machinery (e.g., shears, rollers, flame cutters, drill presses, press brakes).
• Strong mathematical and engineering skills for precise measurements and fabrication.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot fabrication issues using analytic techniques.

General Skills :

• Extreme attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Basic familiarity with hand tools, power vehicles, and ground support equipment.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Minimum of 5 years of extensive experience in sheet metal fabrication and installation, preferably in commercial construction projects.
• Experience fabricating stainless steel, aluminum, assorted plastics, and complex, high-tolerance components.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Must have a VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE or STATE ID.
• Must PASS BACKGROUND CHECK - No Felonies or Misdemeanor Classes A and B.
• Must PASS DRUG SCREEN.
• Must either have OSHA 10 or 30 Certificate or Certificate of Completion or is willing to go through the class right away.
• Must have WORK AUTHORIZATION in US.
• Work outside, inside, and in dusty, noisy, and hazardous areas.
• Work in high places, tight places, confined spaces, and/or other adverse locations.
• Climb, balance, squat, kneel and crouch.
• Work in all types of weather.
• Must have a working knowledge of all trade materials and tools.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• And/Or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
• And/Or greater than negligible up to 22 pounds of force to move objects constantly.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment requiring awkward stances (stooping, twisting, reaching) for 8-10 hours daily.

Working Hours:

• Full-time (e.g., Monday-Friday). On occasion, working some weekends.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages based on experience.
• Paid time off and holidays, including special holidays off.
• Opportunities for career advancement and training.

Other Benefits:

• 401(k) and matching (after 1 year).
• Life, AD&D, Short & Long-term (after 3 mos).
• Health insurance (after 3 mos).
• Dental insurance (after 3 mos).
• Vision insurance (after 3 mos).