pmep
Sheet Metal Apprentice
Metairie, Louisiana · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
AirflowCommunicationCollaboration
About the role
- The Sheet Metal Apprentice assists both shop and field operations while participating in apprenticeship training and learning the fundamentals of ductwork systems and fabrication techniques.
- Assist with measuring, cutting, assembling, and installing sheet metal ductwork and fittings.
Responsibilities
- PMEP is a leading design-build mechanical, electrical, and plumbing contractor delivering high-quality, technically complex solutions across commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.
- Built on a foundation of craftsmanship, reliability, and deep technical expertise, PMEP partners closely with clients, designers, and builders to deliver integrated building systems that perform safely, efficiently, and sustainably.
- Headquartered in the Greater New Orleans region, PMEP supports projects throughout the Southeast, delivering dependable execution and long-term value through every phase of construction.
- Fabrication and Installation Support
- Support fabrication activities in the shop and installation activities in the field.
- Material Handling and Jobsite Support
- Maintain organized work areas in both shop and field environments.
- Maintain safe work practices when working at heights or around mechanical equipment.
- Develop understanding of duct systems, airflow components, and fabrication processes.
Requirements
- Build skills required to advance to sheet metal mechanic or journeyman roles.
Nice to have
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Enrollment in or willingness to enroll in a plumbing apprenticeship program required.
- Basic knowledge of hand and power tools preferred.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in confined spaces or outdoor environments required.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.
- Core Competencies
- Mechanical and Fabrication Aptitude
Skills
- Operate basic hand and power tools under supervision.
- Ensure tools and materials are stored safely and properly.
- Training and Skill Development
- Learn proper use of fabrication tools and installation equipment.
Company info
- Our team is composed of highly skilled professionals who take pride in precision, accountability, and collaboration.
- We believe that the systems we build are critical to how buildings operate and how people experience them, and we are committed to continuously improving how those systems are designed, installed, and maintained.
- Follow all company safety policies and jobsite safety procedures.
- We're looking for a Sheet Metal Apprentice that will support experienced mechanics with the fabrication and installation of ductwork and sheet metal components for commercial MEP projects.
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