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HVAC Sheet Metal Installer

  • Dalton, MA
  • Full-time
The HVAC Sheet Metal Installer is responsible for installing commercial or residential duct systems to deliver conditioned air throughout a building. This involves measuring, cutting, bending, and fastening sheet metal according to engineering blueprints and local building codes. The role requires working with various tools and materials (galvanized steel, aluminum, fiberglass) often at heights or in tight spaces.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Field Installation
    • Hang, level, and secure supply, return, and exhaust ductwork using hangers, straps, and brackets.
    • Install registers, grilles, diffusers, dampers, fire dampers, and VAV (Variable Air Volume) boxes into the duct run.
    • Connect ductwork to major HVAC equipment like Air Handling Units (AHUs), furnaces, and rooftop units (RTUs).
    • Seal joints with mastic duct sealant or foil tape to ensure airtight systems, and wrap ductwork in fiberglass insulation when required.
  • Fabrication & Modification
    • Measure and fabricate custom transitions, elbows, and offsets in the field when standard fittings do not fit.
    • Use hand shears, snips, and power tools to cut and shape sheet metal precisely.
  • Blueprints & Compliance
    • Interpret architectural, mechanical, and structural blueprints to determine the exact routing of the ductwork.
    • Ensure all installations meet SMACNA (Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association) standards and local mechanical codes.

Required Licenses and Certifications: 

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED required; completion of a formal trade school is highly preferred.
  • Certifications:
    • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction Safety certification.
    • EPA Section 608 is highly preferred.

Qualifications: 

  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, isometric schematics, and construction submittals.
  • Mastery of trade-specific tools including hand snips, benders, crimpers, rivets, hammer drills, and duct stretchers.
  • Strong algebra and geometry skills for calculating layouts, angles, and air-flow offsets.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, work on scaffolding/scissor lifts, and navigate cramped spaces (crawlspaces, attics).
  • Strict adherence to OSHA regulations, including fall protection and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) compliance.
  • Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
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Hours

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
We also offer emergency services.