Sheet Metal Mechanic & Helper - Commercial HVAC

About Us

Calcasieu Mechanical Contractors (CMC) is a leader in HVAC, piping, and mechanical systems, serving commercial, healthcare, municipal, institutional, and industrial clients throughout Louisiana and Southeast Texas. Family owned and represented by three generations, CMC has nearly tripled in size since 2008, the product of department leaders who are the best at their disciplines and a workforce that gets the job done right the first time. With offices in Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, and Beaumont, our work range runs from Beaumont, TX to New Orleans, LA and from the Leesville area to Cameron, LA. CMC strives to be the best HVAC and mechanical contractor, not the biggest, for both our employees and our customers.

Position Summary

CMC is hiring Sheet Metal Mechanics and Sheet Metal Helpers for our Lake Charles construction crews. Our sheet metal work is heavy commercial and institutional - rooftop DX, VRF systems, multiple split systems, and air distribution for colleges, schools, hospitals, and governmental buildings. We are hiring at both levels on the same crews. If you can lay out, fabricate, and hang duct on your own, come in as a Mechanic. If you are newer to the trade and want to learn it right alongside people who have been doing it for years, come in as a Helper. Tell us which one fits you and we will place you accordingly.

Sheet Metal Mechanic - Responsibilities

Read, study, and interpret job specifications, plans, and blueprints, including submittals of equipment to be installed within the HVAC system

Organize the list of material required to install the job

Inspect the work site daily to identify obstructions and safety issues, and control those issues

Cut, break, seal, weld, and fabricate air duct as required for each project

Fabricate and install different types of air duct and fittings (black iron, galvanized metal, stainless steel, and others)

Install air duct and secure it to the structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers as required

Pressure test air duct systems for leaks

Coordinate with other crafts on the project to eliminate obstructions and keep the work moving

Direct and mentor assigned helpers on layout, fabrication, and safe work practices

Sheet Metal Helper - Responsibilities

Learn to read, study, and interpret job specifications, plans, blueprints, and equipment submittals

Learn to organize the list of material required to install the job

Inspect the work site daily for safety issues and report them to the assigned mechanic

Learn to cut, break, seal, weld, and fabricate air duct as required for each project

Learn to fabricate and install different types of air duct and fittings

Install air duct and secure it to the structure with clamps, brackets, and hangers as required

Learn the proper procedure to pressure test an air duct system for leaks

Follow the direction of the assigned mechanic and work safely around other crafts

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required

Technical school training in sheet metal or HVAC preferred

Mechanic: 3 or more years as a sheet metal mechanic with experience in HVAC air distribution systems, or an equivalent combination of technical school and experience

Helper: 2 or more years as a sheet metal helper with experience in HVAC air distribution systems, or an equivalent combination of technical school and experience. Motivated candidates with less experience and a strong work ethic will be considered

Basic math skills, with geometry and trigonometry a plus, and the ability to read a tape measure accurately

Ability to work productively alongside other trades on an active jobsite

Dependable attendance and a safety-first mindset

Valid driver's license with a clean DMV record required for the Mechanic level

Preferred Certifications

OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction certification

NCCER Sheet Metal certification

First Aid / CPR certification

TWIC card (if required by project)

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat exposure

Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and elevated structures

Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, and regular use of hands and fingers

Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Ability to access construction sites, confined spaces, and elevated work areas, and to work around heavy equipment (cranes, forklifts, manlifts) and high voltage areas

Must be able to wear all required PPE

Work is performed on commercial, institutional, and industrial construction sites, both new ground-up construction and renovation of existing buildings

Extended hours, occasional weekends, and travel may be required based on project needs

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay based on experience and skill level, paid weekly, with opportunities for increases based on performance

Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus voluntary short- and long-term disability coverage

$25,000 life insurance policy, premium paid in full by CMC

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick/personal leave (PTO)

Typical 5-day work week: 8-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (10-hour days, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. when the project schedule requires); overtime as required per project schedule

Paid travel time depending on project location

Continuing education supplemental program, plus ongoing manufacturer and industry training

A clear path from helper to mechanic to foreman for people who show up and do the work

A supportive, experienced team environment with real opportunity for advancement

Reporting Structure

Sheet Metal Mechanic reports to the Sheet M tal Field Supervisor. Sheet Metal Helper reports to the assigned Sheet Metal Mechanic.

Apply Today

If you are ready to build quality air distribution systems on some of the largest commercial and institutional projects in Southwest Louisiana, we want to hear from you. Apply here or send your resume to ghebert@calmech.net, and let us know whether you are applying as a Mechanic or a Helper.

Calcasieu Mechanical Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our focus is always on our people. CMC employees come from all areas of life, and we are committed to hiring, training, promoting, and compensating our employees according to industry standards.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $42,713 - $60,330