Construction Sheet Metal Apprentice
- Construction
- Full-time
- sheet metal apprentice
- HVAC installation
- construction apprentice
The Construction Sheet Metal Apprentice assists in the installation, alteration, and repair of sheet metal HVAC components on commercial projects. The role requires the ability to read blueprints, troubleshoot issues, and work safely with tools while supporting journeyman-level workers. Lee Company offers comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment emphasizing safety and employee wellness.
Lee Company provides core construction services of HVAC, plumbing and electrical for large and small commercial projects throughout Tennessee, Alabama, and Kentucky. Our incredible team has built their reputation on trust, honesty, employee safety and construction excellence since 1944. Safety is a core value that permeates how we live, train, work, and look out for our teammates.
Summary of Job:
This position is responsible for assisting journeyman level construction, installation, alteration and repair of sheet metal products and equipment in accordance with blueprints, drawings and work orders; provide technical guidance and direction to lower level employees.Education and Experience:
- High School diploma, GED, or equivalent is preferred,
- 18-24 months of related experience and/or training is required.
Skills and Abilities:
- Experience should be related specifically to assembling hoods and sheet metal air-conditioning and heating units.
- Proven working knowledge and experience in ability to read and interpreter blue prints accurately
- Ability to troubleshoot service issues with systematic, thoughtful, timely and effective solutions and procedures
- Demonstrate proper and safe use of tools and related equipment
- Experience in providing quality, professional customer related services
- Ability to work and communicate effectively individually as well as in a team environment
- Ability to handle disruptions in stride with professionalism.
- Ability to work independently in commercial and construction settings.
Company Perks & Benefits
Our mission at Lee Company is to create a workplace where our employees can thrive, and we back that up with action. Wellness isn’t just about your physical health; it’s about your finances, career, community, and relationships too. We don’t just talk the talk; we walk the walk. Check out the benefits that help our team live well and work well every day!
- Physical: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, plus on-site and mobile health clinic services.
- Financial: Earned Wage Access (EWA) – access a portion of your earned pay before payday, 401(k) company match, HSA contributions, and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
- Community: Company-supported volunteer opportunities to make a real impact.
- Career: Free trade training through Lee Company University (LCU), paid time off (PTO), and career growth opportunities.
- Relational: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and Chaplain services for support when you need it.
Lee Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, or family and medical leave. Lee Company is an E-Verify employer. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At the time of hire, employees will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility.
Leon Lee founded Lee Company in 1944. Today, Lee Company is a $215 million mechanical contracting, facilities and home services company with over 1,200 employees, and one of the largest mechanical contractor in Tennessee. Lee Company offers facilities services and solutions for government, institutional, commercial, health care and industrial organizations. Lee Company's home services include: heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, home security, home improvements, window replacement and appliance repair. Among its many recognitions, Lee Company was recently honored by the Associated General Contractors of America with the 2015 Subcontractor of the Year award in the $1 million - $2 million category and by the Tennessean newspaper as one of Tennessee's Top Work Places. Nashville's Second Harvest Food Bank is one of the many local charitable organizations Lee Company supports and in a recent drive company employees collected more food than any other organization.




