Building Sheet Metal Worker/Metal Siding Tradesman

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).

Veltri Steel, LLC., is a General Contractor facilitating construction across the Rocky Mountain region and beyond. We specialize in projects that incorporate steel in design and construction and tough situations that no one else wants to handle. We thrive on challenging and difficult assignments while delivering quality turnkey projects.We are able to deliver quality turnkey projects because we control all aspects of the project from design, to quality, to scheduling, to safety, all while upholding the highest standards and controlling costs. We self-perform these functions so our clients receive the most creative and competitively priced approach to each project while meeting whatever challenges that might occur from design, to site, to level of difficulty of the project. We are committed to finding and communicating creative solutions to any problems that arise. We consistently deliver quality turnkey solutions: from design to finished buildings, small to large, and simple to complex. When you need it, we handle it all. When you want it, we deliver it all.