Sheetmetal Technician

Responsibilities:

·        Monitor and adjust production processes or equipment for quality and productivity, following current good manufacturing practices and standard operating procedures.

·        Interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications to determine job requirements, material needs, and equipment specifications.

·        Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products

·        Communicate effectively with clients, ensuring that their needs and expectations are met and that they are satisfied with the quality of work.

·        Make necessary operating adjustments via instrumentation, equipment to maintain product specifications.

·        Select the appropriate metal type, size and gauge of sheet metal to be used in projects according to specifications.

·        Measure, mark dimensions and lay out material to be installed using tools.

·        Fasten joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last

·        Shape and form cut metal stock into products using folding and bending machines, rollers, presses, and hammers, and ensure that they meet the required specifications.

·        Install assemblies, including Plenums, HVAC ducts, Metal adaptors and HVAC duct branches, in supportive frameworks.

·        Finish products by polishing, filing, sanding, and cleaning assembled products to ensure that they are ready for installation and use.

·        Specialize in either fabrication or on-site assembly and installation of sheet metal products, depending on the job requirements.

·        Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and a seamless appearance.

·        Repair damaged sheet metal products and components as necessary, ensuring that they meet the required specifications.

·        Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products.

·        Ensure that efficiency is maximized while fabricating and manufacturing HVAC products.

·        Package finished products within bulk or packaged containers.

·        Able to operate pallet jack.

·        Keep up-to-date with industry trends and developments, and attend training sessions as necessary to enhance skills and knowledge.

·        Provide production, progress, or changeover reports to the following production team and shift supervisors.

·        Ensure that all work is done in compliance with relevant safety regulations and guidelines, and take appropriate safety precautions to minimize the risk of injury or harm.

·        Ensure that all work is done safely and in compliance with relevant safety regulations and guidelines.

·        Maintain a clean and organized work environment, ensuring that tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.

·        Conduct regular maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment used in sheet metal work, ensuring that they are in good working condition.

Requirements:

•       Hold atleast 2 years of experience in metal workshop in any position or NZQA level 4 or higher qualification.

•       Any bachelor’s degree meets the requirement and an advantage

•       Knowledge of hand and power tools is an advantage.

•       Any knowledge of sheetmetal work will an advantage.

•       Must be able to work in a team environment.

•       Must be able to lift heavy items in the workshop.

·        Able to work on weekends or after hours if required.

·        Driving licence will be an advantage but not mandatory.