Sheet Metal Worker

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Interview prep

• Walk through a duct or panel you built end-to-end
• Explain how you choose fasteners vs. weld vs. sealant
• Describe measuring, square, and leak-path checks
• Cover PPE and shop/site safety habits
• Give an example of training a newer tech or apprentice

Fit summary

Strong match if you want hands-on 1st-shift sheet metal fabrication and install work at a water-products manufacturer, with comfort in HVAC-style duct and assembly tasks from the O*NET profile.

Day in the role

On 1st shift as a Sheet Metal Worker at Wattswater, you maintain and adjust shop equipment; fabricate HVAC ductwork; join seams with welds, fasteners, or sealants; move prefabricated parts; and install assemblies such as ducts, casings, and related sheet-metal components per job specs.

Skills to emphasize

• Shop equipment care, repair, and setup
• HVAC duct fabrication and layout
• Seam joining: weld, rivet, solder, caulk, clips
• Field install of ducts, flashing, casings, gutters
• Safe material handling and site assembly

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site (remote flag 0) in Germantown.

What work fills a typical day?

Fabricating and fastening sheet-metal parts, maintaining equipment, moving prefab components, and installing assemblies such as ducts and casings.

What occupation standard is this tied to?

O*NET Sheet Metal Workers, SOC 47-2211.00, which lists HVAC duct fab, joining methods, transport, and install as core tasks.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
• Fabricate ducts for high efficiency heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to maximize efficiency of systems.
• Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items.
• Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and installation.
• Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, or downspouts in supportive frameworks.
• Hire, train, or supervise new employees or apprentices.
• Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, such as roofing panels, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, or rulers.
• Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, or drills.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: wattswater.com

Public cache only — not an employee review.

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Wattswater invites qualified candidates to apply for the full-time Sheet Metal Worker - 1st Shift role based in Germantown, WI. This hands-on production opening supports essential fabrication work during the first shift at our local facility. Position Summary The Sheet Metal Worker - 1st Shift position at Wattswater in Germantown, WI centers on fabricating and assembling sheet metal components with precision. In this full-time first-shift job you will transform designs into finished metal products using established shop methods, helping maintain steady output while upholding quality and safety standards throughout each workday. Key Responsibilities Review blueprints and technical drawings to plan accurate sheet metal cuts and bends Operate shears, brakes, rollers, and related machinery to form metal pieces Assemble fabricated parts into complete units according to specifications Inspect finished work for dimensional accuracy and surface quality Keep tools, machinery, and workspace clean and properly maintained Follow shop safety rules and wear required protective equipment at all times Coordinate with coworkers to complete production tasks on schedule What You Bring Hands-on background in sheet metal work or comparable metal fabrication Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings accurately Familiarity with common sheet metal hand tools and powered equipment Strong focus on detail to deliver consistent, high-quality results Physical capability to stand for extended periods and handle materials safely Reliable teamwork skills for collaborating in a production environment About the Company Wattswater is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Germantown, WI, hybrid, or fully remote?