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Sylvester & Cockrum
HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator
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What they do
A Sheet Metal Fabricator or Mechanic fabricates and installs parts or products made with thin sheet metal, such as heating and air-conditioning ducts used in construction or parts used in aircraft manufacturing.
$60,223 / year median in North Carolina
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Description About Sylvester & Cockrum Sylvester & Cockrum (S&C) is a trusted, full-service mechanical contractor serving North Carolina and South Carolina. With a long-standing reputation for quality craftsmanship, safety, and integrity, S&C delivers commercial, institutional, and industrial mechanical and electrical services that require disciplined execution and professional field leadership. Position Overview Responsibilities
- Plan daily and weekly production schedules.
- Review construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
- Coordinate fabrication priorities with Project Managers and field supervisors.
- Ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Perform material takeoffs and assist with procurement planning.
- Ensure quality control throughout the fabrication process.
- Manage shop inventory, equipment, and tooling.
- Inventory and maintain duct fabrication supplies.
- Be able to input straight duct and fittings into our computerized fabrication system.
- Operate duct fabrication coil line and duct fitting plasma table.
- Operate sheet metal shear, breaks, Pittsburg machine, and other duct fabrication machinery.
- Fabricate and assemble roof curbs and duct roof supports.
- Train and develop new employees.
- Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork.
- Assist with troubleshooting fabrication and installation challenges.
- Transporting construction material and equipment from SCI warehouse to job sites.
- Capable of driving large non CDL flatbed truck to make deliveries.
- Inspecting delivery vehicle for mechanical items and safety issues.
- Operate warehouse forklifts to load and unload trucks. Possess a forklift operator's certificate.
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds overhead. Qualifications
- Fabricate/Weld items using MIG/TIG and stick procedures in our duct fabrication shop. Specifically, have the ability to weld stainless steel and black steel sheetmetal.
- Lay-out, fabricate, and assemble straight duct and fittings
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Minimum 5 years of commercial HVAC sheet metal experience.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC duct systems.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Rectangular duct fabrication
- Spiral duct systems
- TDF/TDC duct systems
- Pittsburgh seams
- Lockformer equipment
- Plasma table or CNC fabrication equipment
- Press brakes and shears
- Material takeoffs
- SMACNA fabrication standards
- Commercial and industrial HVAC projects Benefits Competitive Pay Comprehensive health insurance (including dental and vision) Health Saving Account with company contribution Paid Life Insurance 401(k) plan with company matching Generous paid time off Paid Holidays Professional development assistance Employee discount Company Truck Fuel Card Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About Sylvester & Cockrum Company Overview In 1985, Sylvester & Cockrum was founded as a full-service mechanical contractor.