| Location | South Carolina, SC |
Sheet Metal Mechanic / Fabricator
Location: Charleston, SC
Industry: Shipyard / Heavy Industrial
Position Overview
The Sheet Metal Mechanic / Fabricator is responsible for fabricating, assembling, installing, and repairing production sheet metal products and equipment such as control boxes, drain pipes, ventilators, furnace casings, and related components. Work is performed in accordance with blueprints, engineering drawings, and specifications within a safety-regulated industrial environment.
This position requires precision craftsmanship, strong blueprint reading skills, and strict adherence to OSHA safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical specifications
Perform sheet metal layout and measurements
Set up and operate sheet metal fabrication machinery
Shape metal over anvils, blocks, and forms
Operate welding and soldering equipment
Fabricate and assemble components to required tolerances
Install fabricated sheet metal products
Inspect assemblies and installations for conformance to specifications
Monitor and verify quality using statistical process control methods
Follow all OSHA and site safety regulations
Required Skills & Experience
Experience in sheet metal fabrication and installation
Proficiency in blueprint reading and layout work
Experience operating fabrication equipment (brakes, shears, rollers, presses)
Welding and soldering experience
Ability to work with close tolerances
Strong attention to detail and quality standards
Required OSHA Training & Compliance
Candidates must be trained and compliant with:
Confined Space (29 CFR 1915 Subpart B)
Hazard Communication (29 CFR 1915.1200 / 1910.1200)
Respirator Training & Medical Clearance (29 CFR 1910.134)
Fall Protection (29 CFR 1915.159, 1915.71, 1915.73, 1915.77)
PPE Training (29 CFR 1915 Subpart I)
Hearing Conservation (29 CFR 1910.95)
Audiometric Testing documentation
Hexavalent Chromium medical clearance