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HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator (Entry Level)

Bates Air Conditioning
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
Job Type

Full-time

Description

HVAC Sheet Metal Fabricator (Entry Level)

Location: Houston, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $16–$19 per hour, Depending on Experience

Start Your Career in Commercial HVAC

Looking for a career instead of just another job?

Bates Air Conditioning is looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working with their hands and want to learn a skilled trade.

Whether you have some fabrication experience or you're just starting your career, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities to help you succeed.

As a member of our commercial sheet metal fabrication team, you'll learn from experienced craftsmen while helping build custom HVAC duct systems for a wide variety of commercial projects throughout the Houston area.

If you're dependable, eager to learn, and take pride in doing quality work, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Bates Air Conditioning?

  • Competitive Starting Pay: $16–$19 per hour depending on experience
  • Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement: 401(k) with up to a 4% company match
  • Paid Time Off: PTO and paid holidays
  • Training & Career Growth: Learn from experienced professionals with opportunities for advancement
  • Stable Employment: Join one of Houston's most respected commercial HVAC contractors with over 60 years of success

What You'll Do

  • Learn commercial HVAC sheet metal fabrication from experienced team members
  • Measure, cut, and assemble sheet metal ductwork for commercial HVAC systems
  • Assist in building custom duct systems using galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel
  • Operate fabrication equipment such as shears, brakes, rollers, and plasma tables (training provided)
  • Read shop drawings and blueprints with guidance from experienced fabricators
  • Inspect finished work for quality, fit, and accuracy
  • Keep the shop clean, organized, and operating safely
  • Follow company safety standards and OSHA guidelines

What We're Looking For

  • 0–2 years of sheet metal fabrication, construction, manufacturing, welding, or HVAC experience
  • Mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn a skilled trade
  • Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math
  • Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in a shop environment
  • Experience reading blueprints is helpful but not required—we'll train the right candidate
  • Trade school, vocational training, or fabrication experience is a plus, but not required

No HVAC Experience?

That's okay!

If you're dependable, enjoy working with your hands, and are looking for a long-term career in the skilled trades, we encourage you to apply. We're happy to train motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow with our team.

About Bates Air Conditioning

For more than 62 years, Bates Air Conditioning has been a trusted leader in commercial HVAC and refrigeration throughout the Houston area. Since 1964, we've built our reputation on expert craftsmanship, exceptional customer service, and doing the job right the first time.

From restaurants and retail centers to banks, gyms, office buildings, and property management companies, businesses throughout Houston rely on Bates Air Conditioning to keep their facilities running efficiently.

When you join Bates, you're joining a company that values teamwork, invests in its employees, and provides opportunities to build a long-term career.

Ready to Build Your Future?

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn a valuable trade, work with a great team, and build a rewarding career in commercial HVAC, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and start building your future with Bates Air Conditioning.

Please Note

To ensure we're able to provide the highest level of service to our customers, we respectfully ask that applicants do not call or visit our office regarding application status. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Salary : $16 - $19

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