Job Description
Req Id:  41156
Job Title:  Sheet Metal Worker
City:  West Lafayette
Job Description: 

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What You'll be Doing:

Perform sheet metal fabrication, maintenance and installation of HVAC and kitchen equipment. Regularly fabricate gutters, equipment guarding and housings, and various other metal equipment  working from blueprints, drawings, and oral instruction. Position regularly uses snips, shears, grinders, hammers, saws, drills and welding equipment to perform the essential functions of the position. 

 

The typical work schedule for this position is Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

 

Apply Today!

Join a team that keeps Purdue University’s campus running smoothly and looking its best year-round, and enjoy a benefits package designed for you and your family:

  • Paid Time Off – Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and military leave
  • Retirement Contributions – Purdue contributes up to 8% of your annual income
  • Educational Opportunities – Tuition assistance for you and eligible family members, including the opportunity to earn a degree through Purdue Global.
  • Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
  • Life Insurance – Financial protection for you and your loved ones

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified Candidates Will Need:

  • High School Diploma/GED   
  • 3+ years of experience with sheet metal repair, fabrication and installation work, HVAC ductwork and fittings, soldering, welding, and ability to interpret blueprints, and fabricate from drawings and or sketches

 

Skills Needed:

  • Strong oral and written communication skills  
  • Mathematical calculation skills necessary 
  • Computer skills/familiarity with word processor and spreadsheets  
  • Ability to utilize electronic procurement system
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 to 80 lbs. frequently, and up to 100 lbs. or more occasionally  
  • Ability to climb ladders and scaffolds and work from height up to 100 feet
  • Ability to work under a variety of conditions, such as confined space (tunnels, pits), heights and hot/cold conditions  
  • Required to work outdoors 30% of the time in temperatures below 32 degrees and above 90 degrees
  • Valid driver's license 

What We’d Like You To Know:

  • To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary CLICK HERE
  • Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position   
  • A background check will be required for employment in this position 
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime) 
  • Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan 

Career Stream

  • Fire, Police, and Skilled Trades 2
  • Pay Band: S050
  • Job Code: 20003059

Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

 

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EA/EO employer.

Posting Start Date:  3/12/26