Description
Are you looking to join Florida's fastest growing mechanical contracting team? B&I Contractors, Inc., a proud three-time winner of the Great Place to Work certification, is seeking an experienced and dedicated
Sheet Metal Welder Trainee to join our dynamic and expanding team.
Why Choose B&I Contractors, Inc.? - Industry Leader: As Florida's fastest-growing mechanical contractor, we specialize in commercial and industrial projects (i.e., schools, hospitals, government buildings).
- Continuous Development: Benefit from our NCCER-certified in-house and online training that equips you with the skills needed to advance in your career.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy employer-paid health insurance, accrued vacation, and sick time, along with a wellness reimbursement program to support your overall well-being.
- Ownership and Impact: As an employee-owner through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), you have a direct stake in the company's success.
- Retirement Benefits: Participate in our 401(k) plan with company match and explore post-tax Roth IRA options to secure your financial future.
- Established Legacy: Join a team of over 1000 employees contributing to our success since 1960, with a proven track record of excellence in mechanical contracting.
Key Responsibilities- You will be trained in our Fort Myers, FL Sheet Metal Shop to learn how weld duct, build duct and eventually install duct. B&I will provide the skills and training to pass and attain welding certifications. After training and certifications are complete the welders will transfer to the field where they will be required to weld duct and when there are no projects that require welding then they will be installing non-welded duct.
- Once you have passed your certifications you will be transferred to the field to assemble, install and repair sheet metal products and equipment such as ductwork, fittings, fans, dampers and air distribution.
- The Sheet Metal Trainee/Apprentice assembles, installs and repairs sheet metal products and equipment such as ductwork, fittings, fans, dampers and air distribution.
- Install duct, accessories and equipment at the jobsite according to blueprint specifications.
- Use of hand tools and portable power tools per specifications of job.
- May be required to work with a Sheet Metal Helper to provide instruction as to proper methods of tool handling and work product specifications.
- Must complete spec work for fittings, fans, dampers and air distribution.
Qualifications - GED or High School Graduate Preferred.
- Understand how to measure duct for fabrication, make field modifications and install duct by shop blueprints.
- Work skillfully with tools, metals and machines.
- Visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings, sketches or blueprints.
- Work within precise limits and standards.
- Perform a variety of duties which may change often.
- Rate information using measurable standards.
- Understand English and follow and provide directives to assigned helpers.
- Must use hands, fingers, arms and legs fully; kneel, crouch and crawl; climb and balance on ladders and scaffolds; climb stairs, reach overhead, push, pull, lift and stoop. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Comply with all B&I safety procedures.
- Drug test, background check and a clean driving record are pre-employment requirements.
Join us today and build a brighter future with B&I Contractors, Inc. - where you're not just an employee, but an owner!Equal Opportunity EmployerB & I Contractors, Inc. ( B & I ) prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination based on any legally protected status, including, but not limited to, race, color, religion, national origin, gender (sex), disability, age, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of B & I to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons in accordance with all applicable federal, state and any local laws governing non-discrimination in hiring, discipline, termination, promotion, compensation, training and allocation of benefits. If you believe you have been discriminated against, you are encouraged to follow the complaint procedure below. Employees making good faith reports of any kind of discrimination will not be retaliated against.