Position Summary
The Sheet Metal Helper supports experienced sheet metal mechanics and foremen with the installation of commercial HVAC duct systems and accessories. This position is intended for a reliable employee who wants to build a long-term sheet metal career through supervised, hands-on field experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Load, unload, stage, sort, and protect duct sections, fittings, hangers, accessories, tools, and equipment.
· Assist with installing rectangular, round, and spiral ductwork; fittings; hangers; supports; dampers; access doors; grilles; louvers; and equipment connections.
· Measure, mark, drill, cut, seal, fasten, and assemble duct components under direction.
· Assist with S-slip and drive connections, flanged systems, sealants, gasketing, insulation protection, and duct reinforcement as assigned.
· Support installation around RTUs, AHUs, fans, VAV boxes, curbs, sleeves, and other commercial HVAC equipment.
· Use snips, drills, impacts, saws, grinders, levels, lasers, lifts, and material-handling equipment safely when trained and authorized.
· Maintain clean work areas and help protect completed ductwork from damage and contamination.
· Follow layout marks, drawings, measurements, foreman instructions, and installation sequences.
· Report damaged material, field conflicts, missing parts, and unsafe conditions promptly.
Minimum Qualifications
· At least six months of paid, hands-on construction or mechanical-trade field experience; sheet metal or duct-installation experience is strongly preferred.
· Ability to read a tape measure accurately and understand basic fractions.
· Basic familiarity with hand tools, power tools, ladders, and construction-site safety.
· Dependable attendance, reliable transportation, and ability to report to changing project locations.
· Ability to follow direction, work from elevations, and coordinate with a crew.
· High school diploma or GED preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
· Commercial duct-installation experience.
· OSHA 10, NCCER Core, registered-apprenticeship participation, or sheet metal technical training.
· Experience with aerial lifts, duct lifts, shop fabrication, or mechanical drawings.
Physical and Work Requirements
· Lift and carry up to 50 pounds and assist with heavier material using proper equipment and team-lifting practices.
· Work from ladders, lifts, rooftops, mechanical rooms, construction areas, and other elevated or restricted locations.
· Stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and work with tools for extended periods.
· Work in indoor and outdoor environments with changing temperatures, noise, dust, and active construction conditions.
· Work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules when project requirements call for it.
What Success Looks Like
· Arrives prepared and on time.
· Handles ductwork without causing damage.
· Measures accurately and uses tools safely.
· Learns duct components, connection methods, sealing requirements, and installation standards.
· Progresses toward completing basic duct-installation tasks with less supervision.
Safety and Quality Expectations
Every employee is expected to follow Cam-Ful safety policies, project requirements, manufacturer instructions, and applicable codes. Employees must stop work and notify supervision when conditions are unsafe or when installation requirements are unclear.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cam-Ful Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
