University at Buffalo · 1 month ago
Trades Specialist (Sheet Metal)
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelUniversity at Buffalo is seeking a Trades Specialist Sheet Metal Worker in the HVAC Department of University Facilities. The role involves performing journey-level sheet metal work related to HVAC systems, including fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of sheet metal components, while also supervising semi-skilled staff.
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Responsibilities
Performs skilled sheet metal work in HVAC systems and related areas
Utilizes a wide range of tools including shears, brakes, riveters, welders, grinders, and soldering guns
Fabricates, installs, and repairs sheet metal components including air ducts, HVAC housings, cabinets, and laboratory equipment
Selects appropriate type and gauge of metal based on job specifications
Marks, cuts, bends, and shapes metal using hand tools and power equipment
Soldering, welding, or riveting parts together to assemble final products
Finishes edges and seams to ensure safety, functionality, and appearance
Inspects finished items for quality and adherence to design
Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following all applicable safety guidelines
Keeps records of materials used and reports inventory needs
Uses computer to document service work performed
Operates computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.)
Provides high level of customer service
Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
Reviews and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and written specifications to determine project requirements
Works with and direct outside contractors when necessary
May train and oversee junior or support personnel performing sheet metal tasks
Qualification
Required
Performs skilled sheet metal work in HVAC systems and related areas
Utilizes a wide range of tools including shears, brakes, riveters, welders, grinders, and soldering guns
Fabricates, installs, and repairs sheet metal components including air ducts, HVAC housings, cabinets, and laboratory equipment
Selects appropriate type and gauge of metal based on job specifications
Marks, cuts, bends, and shapes metal using hand tools and power equipment
Soldering, welding, or riveting parts together to assemble final products
Finishes edges and seams to ensure safety, functionality, and appearance
Inspects finished items for quality and adherence to design
Maintains a clean and safe work environment, following all applicable safety guidelines
Keeps records of materials used and reports inventory needs
Uses computer to document service work performed
Operates computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.)
Provides high level of customer service
Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
Reviews and interprets blueprints, diagrams, and written specifications to determine project requirements
Works with and direct outside contractors when necessary
May train and oversee junior or support personnel performing sheet metal tasks
Company
University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university and a member of the Association of American Universities It is a sub-organization of The State University of New York.
Founded in 1846
5001-10000 employees
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2024 (14)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$22.95MKey Investors
National Science FoundationFuzeHub
2023-01-09Grant· $20M
2022-08-06Grant· $2.9M
2022-04-13Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Norma J. Nowak
Professor
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