Job Description
Join Peterson Sheet Metal as a Shop Sheet Metal Worker and be part of a skilled team fabricating and assembling metal components for HVAC systems, and industrial applications. This position is primarily shop-based with occasional field assignments.
Responsibilities
- Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components using brakes, shears, rollers, and plasma tables.
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Prepare ductwork and fittings for HVAC systems.
- Maintain safety standards and a clean work environment.
- Assist with welding, soldering, and rigging tasks.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Ability to read blueprints and perform accurate measurements.
- Mechanical aptitude and physical stamina for lifting and bending.
Training & Apprenticeship
- 4-year program: 8,000 hours on-the-job + 180 hours classroom annually.
- Probationary period: 500 hours.
- Aptitude test required (math, reading, mechanical reasoning).
Work Schedule
- Four 10-hour days (Mon–Thu), three-day weekends.
- Occasional travel within Minnesota and North Dakota; overnight stays possible.
Compensation & Benefits
- Journeyman Scale (Bemidji): up to $44.76/hour base, $65.60/hour total package (including benefits).
- Pre-Apprentice Scale: Starting at $22.00/hour.
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and retirement plans.
Career Growth
Advance to Foreman, General Foreman, or specialize in welding and fabrication.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $44.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Apprenticeship, Night shift, Weekend work,