Skillforce is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Mechanic for commercial HVAC ductwork installation at a large commercial industrial facility in the Springfield, VA area. This is a full-time, field-based opportunity supporting a busy mechanical contractor's commercial division with day-to-day fabrication, assembly, and installation of duct systems on an active project site.
The site requires U.S. citizenship and a clean background check. If you can pull dimensions off a print, run your own layout, and put up duct that looks like duct, we want to talk.
Pay & Schedule:
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$35.00 per hour
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Monday through Friday, day shift
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40 hours base, overtime available as the project demands
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Start date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Project length: 3 to 6 months
Responsibilities:
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Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and ductwork submittals
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Lay out, fabricate, and install rectangular and round HVAC duct systems
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Cut, shape, and join sheet metal using precision hand tools and standard fabrication methods
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Hang, brace, and seal duct to commercial building components per SMACNA standards
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Install related components including diffusers, registers, dampers, and flex
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Coordinate with project foreman and other trades to keep installations on schedule
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Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow all site safety requirements
Qualifications:
Required:
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5 or more years of journeyman-level commercial sheet metal experience
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Ability to read and execute from blueprints and shop drawings independently
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Proficiency with sheet metal hand tools and fabrication techniques
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Reliable transportation to the Springfield, VA jobsite
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U.S. citizenship (site requirement)
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Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen
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Standard PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, gloves
Preferred:
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OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
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Prior experience on commercial industrial sites with security-sensitive access
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Familiarity with SMACNA standards
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Welding, brazing, or rigging experience
Benefits:
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Weekly pay
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Paid time off
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Medical insurance
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401(k)
