Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Title: Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Description

The Sheet Metal Mechanic installs, fabricates, and modifies a wide range of commercial sheet metal duct systems, ensuring high-quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications and safety standards. This role involves reading and interpreting blueprints, performing accurate measurements and layouts, and working closely with crews and customers on new construction and tenant fit-out projects.

Responsibilities

• Install all types of sheet metal ductwork, including spiral, galvanized, rectangular, double-wall, and stainless steel systems for commercial projects.
• Measure and cut sheet metal to the correct dimensions using appropriate tools and methods to ensure precise fit and function.
• Install preassembled duct sections and components according to project plans, specifications, and industry best practices.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine material requirements, duct routing, and installation details.
• Complete accurate layouts as needed, using scribers, dividers, and squares to mark dimensions on materials.
• Support AC installation and retrofit work, coordinating with other trades as required.
• Apply general knowledge of piping and controls to support system installation and integration.
• Install and work with VAV (Variable Air Volume) boxes and offsets as part of the ductwork system.
• Communicate effectively with crews and customers to coordinate work, address questions, and ensure expectations are met.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required PPE while working on construction sites, including elevated floors and in hot conditions.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and handle tools and equipment responsibly.
• Work scheduled hours, including extended hours and overtime as needed to meet project timelines.

Work Environment

This role is based on commercial construction and tenant fit-out projects, including work on upper floors of large buildings. You will work primarily on a mix of new construction and tenant fit-out spaces, including professional office environments. The schedule typically runs Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the potential for additional hours and overtime.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.