Requisition Id 16546
Overview:
We have an opening for a Sheet Metal Worker. In this role you will, under limited supervision, fabricate, install and repair products that aid in the facility maintenance or research operations of the laboratory.
Major Duties/Responsibilities:
- Design, sketch, read and interpret templates, blueprints, drawings, sketches and verbal instructions
- Determine project requirements, such as scope, assembly sequences, required methods or materials
- Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material
- Fabricate, install and maintain heating, ventilation and air-conditioning duct systems as well as roofs, siding, rain gutters, downspouts, exhaust equipment, hoods, outdoor signs, machine guards and many other products made from various sheet metals
- Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff or smooth surfaces, seams, or joints of assembled parts, using hand tools or portable power tools
- Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items
- Operate shop equipment to roll, bend, shear and punch metals
- Coordinate with peers, Facility Managers, Supervisors and Engineers to complete jobs
- Work with Welders and other crafts to carry-out assignments
- Abiding by the principles of Safe Conduct of Research including being personally responsible for ensuring safe operations by raising safety concerns, using a questioning attitude, considering hazards for every task, and never stop learning.
- Other work as assigned by management
- Deliver ORNL’s mission by aligning behaviors, priorities, and interactions with our core values of Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. Promote equal opportunity by fostering a respectful workplace – in how we treat one another, work together, and measure success.
Basic (or Required) Qualifications:
- We require the completion of an apprenticeship program for Sheet Metal Workers and 5 years of experience in the sheet metal field, or an equivalent combination of formal training and work experience.
- Physical Requirements: Work will involve various physical requirements and certain working conditions and as such a post offer, pre-hire physical will be required.
- Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of a formal training program and industrial experience.
- Experience using laser cutting machinery.
- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses and maintenance.
- Good mechanical, mathematical and reading skills.
- General computer skills.
- Ability to perform basic trade skills related to the use of tools and creation of material lists.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to choose the most appropriate action.
- Ability to give attention to detail and thoroughly complete work tasks.
This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.
We accept Word (.doc, .docx), Adobe (unsecured .pdf), Rich Text Format (.rtf), and HTML (.htm, .html) up to 5MB in size. Resumes from third party vendors will not be accepted; these resumes will be deleted and the candidates submitted will not be considered for employment.
If you have trouble applying for a position, please email ORNLRecruiting@ornl.gov.
ORNL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. UT-Battelle is an E-Verify employer.
