Peterson Sheet Metal, Inc. is hiring: Sheet Metal Worker in Bemidji

Join Peterson Sheet Metal as a  Shop Sheet Metal Worker and be part of a skilled team fabricating and assembling metal components for HVAC systems, and industrial applications. This position is primarily shop-based with occasional field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal components using brakes, shears, rollers, and plasma tables.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Prepare ductwork and fittings for HVAC systems.
• Maintain safety standards and a clean work environment.
• Assist with welding, soldering, and rigging tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to read blueprints and perform accurate measurements.
• Mechanical aptitude and physical stamina for lifting and bending.

Training & Apprenticeship

• 4-year program: 8,000 hours on-the-job + 180 hours classroom annually.
• Probationary period: 500 hours.
• Aptitude test required (math, reading, mechanical reasoning).

Work Schedule

• Four 10-hour days (Mon–Thu), three-day weekends.
• Occasional travel within Minnesota and North Dakota; overnight stays possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Journeyman Scale (Bemidji): up to $44.76/hour base, $65.60/hour total package (including benefits).
• Pre-Apprentice Scale: Starting at $22.00/hour.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, and retirement plans.

Career Growth

Advance to Foreman, General Foreman, or specialize in welding and fabrication.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $44.76 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person