Sheet Metal Technician
2 days ago
Ankeny
Job DescriptionSheet Metal Technician (Entry-Level) / HVAC AssistantBuild a Career in the Skilled Trades Are you looking for a long-term career—not just a job? This is an opportunity to start your career in the skilled trades with a well-respected Central Iowa company known for developing employees from the ground up. Many members of our leadership team—including foremen, supervisors, and company executives—began their careers in entry-level shop and field roles. If you are dependable, motivated, and eager to learn, we provide hands-on training, career development, and advancement opportunities to help you build a lasting future in the trades. Position Overview As an Entry-Level Sheet Metal Technician / HVAC Assistant, you will gain hands-on experience working with HVAC systems, sheet metal fabrication, and basic plumbing support. This role is designed to introduce you to multiple mechanical building systems while allowing you to explore and develop a long-term trade specialization. This position includes both shop-based work and occasional job site assignments under the guidance of experienced technicians. Key Responsibilities • Assist with HVAC, sheet metal, and plumbing-related tasks in the shop and on job sites, • Learn how ductwork, ventilation systems, piping, and fittings are measured, cut, and installed, • Safely use hand tools and power tools under supervision, • Read and learn basic blueprints, drawings, and layouts, • Support skilled tradespeople with material handling, staging, and setup, • Follow all safety procedures and job site best practices, • High School Diploma or GED, • Valid driver’s license, • Basic math skills, including fractions, measurements, and decimals, • Willingness to learn technical and trade-related skills, • Comfort using hand and power tools, or a strong interest in learningPreferred (Not Required), • Previous construction or mechanical experience, • Exposure to HVAC, plumbing, or sheet metal work, • Opportunities for career advancement and formal training, • Tuition reimbursement for trade school or apprenticeship programs, • Competitive compensation with strong work-life balance, • 401(k) retirement plan with company match, • Health, dental, and vision insurance, • Flexible Spending Accounts, including dependent care, • Life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ankeny, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 About Aerotek: 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.