Sheetmetal Fabrication Apprentice

Comfort Systems USAComfort Systems USALouisville, Colorado, United States
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Posted

8/14/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$20 - $28/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

Perform entry-level sheetmetal fabrication duties, including ductwork preparation, machinery operation, and general shop labor. Progress through apprenticeship levels by learning to install HVAC systems, read blueprints, and coordinate with customers and other trades.

Requirements overview

Candidates must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED and possess mechanical aptitude. The role requires physical mobility, the ability to lift 70 pounds, and a willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical schooling.

Key skills

Sheetmetal fabricationHVAC installationBlueprint readingMechanical aptitudeHand tool operationDuctwork preparationSolderingWater sealingMath skillsSafety complianceMaterial handlingWeldingEquipment maintenanceBlueprint detailingTrade knowledgeCustomer coordination

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Education requirements

high school

About Comfort Systems USA

Industry

Construction

Employees

147

Type

Public Company

Size

501-1,000 employees

Our vision is to be the first choice for facility solutions by safely delivering exceptional quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, Comfort Systems USA Shoffner provides new and post construction services including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, process piping, millwright, boiler repair, sheet metal fabrication, design/build, and complete service and maintenance for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, refrigeration, and building automation. Other offices in Blountville, TN, Asheville, NC and Roanoke, VA.

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Job categories

TradesConstructionManufacturingEngineering

Description

Design Mechanical, Inc. a Comfort Systems USA company Design Mechanical operates out of two key locations in Colorado: our corporate headquarters and cutting-edge fabrication facility in Louisville, and our mountain region shop in Gypsum. Together, we’re a team of over 300 employees—and growing. Locally, we are a small family environment, and nationally, as part of Comfort Systems USA, we are one the largest Mechanical Contractors with excellent benefits packages, competitive pay structures, career progression, and more. Job Title: Sheetmetal Apprentice Department: Sheetmetal Shop Reports to: Labor Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Eligible for OT) Location: Louisville, CO Wage Range: $20-28/hourly Benefits Included: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Matching 401K, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Company Paid Life & Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, PTO, Paid Holidays, voluntary additional insurances/benefits, and other great perks. Job Description: Perform entry-level general fabricating duties as required with supervision. Progress through the trade Responsibilities: Basic math skills Trained to understand and operates all machinery Understands terminology, preps ductwork for installation, has basic hand tools as per tool list, and can properly use them Attends all Design Mechanical’s Apprenticeship training classes regularly and outside schooling, if available Develops good housekeeping and safety habits Responsible for accurate material checkout from warehouse and labor accounting Attentive to following instructions and has a positive attitude toward leadman, fellow employees, and customers Can document approximately 2,000 hours of employment Perform laborer tasks including such duties as sweeping, cleaning, delivering, loading, unloading, hole cutting, etc. Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 2 (12-24 months) $23-24/hr All Apprentice 1 responsibilities and be able to: Read non-complex blueprints, detail shop orders from prints, and onsite measurements Install HVAC systems with minor supervision Set up and operate all job-related tools safely Fabricate duct and simple fittings Understand the fundamentals of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning Flat solder copper and galvanized joints, properly water seal duct joints, and OSM joints Be willing to help solve installation problems Document approximately 4,000 hours of employment Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 3 (24-36 months) $25-26/hr All Apprentice 1 and 2 responsibilities and: Do all types of small jobs alone with supervision including add-on air conditioning, furnace change-outs, humidifiers, air cleaners Can install all types of normal residential, commercial, and industrial HVAC systems with supervision. Able to impart trade knowledge to and lead a helper Can coordinate work with customers and other trades Can weld light gauge sheet and lightweight angle iron frames Can complete jobs successfully in terms of labor and material budgets Can document approximately 6,000 hours of employment Other duties as assigned APPRENTICE 4 (36-48 months) $27-28/hr All Apprentice 1, 2, and 3 responsibilities plus: Application for certification at local jurisdictions as required Know fundamental design and can successfully complete all jobs as per Design Mechanical’s standards Can document 8,000 hours of employment Support the total quality effort. Identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers 100% of the time Work within the guidelines of the safety and employee policy Upon graduation, obtain Denver Journeyman Heating and Ventilating Certificate Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Minimum 18 years of age High school graduate/GED Mechanical aptitude Willingness to learn through on-the-job training and technical school courses Reliable transportation to and from work required What we offer you: Career Path Development and certifications needed/required Vendor/Manufacturer Training, as well as Safety and Task Training While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Have a full range of mobility in the upper and lower body Be able to reach overhead Be able to work a full range of physical activities in various positions, including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over, kneeling and squatting, climbing, walking for extended periods of time Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment to complete assigned job tasks Be able to lift 70 pounds of weight frequently throughout the assigned workday Capable of hearing at a level or correctable to a level where the person can receive detailed information through verbal communication. Vision must also be at a level or correctable level where the person has clarity both in short and long-distance vision. Design Mechanical, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, parental or pregnancy status, marriage, and civil partnership, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations will be made to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. One will be exposed to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, vibrations, dampness, equipment movement, hazards, chemicals and solvents, lightning, ice, snow, and work at night and in the dark. The person will be expected to be free from fear of heights and can work at heights on ladders and scaffolds. Some work may occur in confined spaces. This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position and may change with or without notice. Design Mechanical, Inc. is not open to third-party solicitation or resumes for our posted FTE positions. Resumes received from third-party agencies that are unsolicited will be considered complimentary.

Requirements

  • Sheetmetal fabrication
  • HVAC installation
  • Blueprint reading
  • Mechanical aptitude
  • Hand tool operation
  • Ductwork preparation
  • Soldering
  • Water sealing
  • Math skills
  • Safety compliance
  • Material handling
  • Welding
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Blueprint detailing
  • Trade knowledge
  • Customer coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA/HSA
  • Matching 401K
  • Long Term Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Voluntary Spouse & Child Insurance
  • AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays

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