Trades Specialist (Sheet Metal)

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Trades Specialist, Sheet Metal. 

Distinguishing Characteristics 

Trades Specialists (Sheet Metal) perform journey-level sheet metal work and may supervise others in the repair and manufacture of articles such as steel tables, laboratory equipment, metal cabinets, and air ducts using various types of sheet metal.

Illustrative Tasks

• Repairs, manufactures and installs a variety of sheet metal ware such as air ducts, cabinets, and laboratory equipment.
• Determines the gauge and type metal necessary and dimensions of article to be made, according to specifications, plans, descriptions and instructions.
• May requisition material from storehouse.
• Marks dimensions and reference lines on metal.
• Uses shears, brakes, and bending rolls to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal.
• Shapes metals over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer.
• Solders, welds, or rivets metal together to form desired articles.
• Smooths seams, joints, and burred surfaces using files, portable grinders, or buffers.
• Inspects completed articles for conformance with instructions, plans, or diagrams.