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Overview

Upchurch is a rapidly growing, full-service building engineering company providing mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services across the southeastern United States. They are seeking a motivated Sheet Metal Apprentice to assist with the installation, assembly, and fabrication of sheet metal and HVAC duct systems while learning the trade under experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with the installation and assembly of commercial HVAC ductwork and sheet metal systems.
  • Use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, and other equipment safely and effectively.
  • Follow project plans, specifications, and instructions provided by supervisors.
  • Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all Upchurch and OSHA safety requirements.
  • Properly use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and organized.
  • Participate in trade-related training and apprenticeship programs.
  • Support crew members with material handling, layout, and installation activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of sheet metal, HVAC, or commercial construction experience required.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Prior construction or sheet metal experience is a plus but not required.
  • Trade school or craft training preferred.
  • Ability to use basic hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment.
  • Basic math skills and mechanical aptitude.
  • Strong work ethic, dependability, and willingness to learn.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and work in a commercial construction environment.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Arlington, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $28/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $23–$35/hr across 417 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Arlington, TX

We're tracking 18 other active welding openings in Arlington, TX right now, from 8 different employers. 4 of them were added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,230 other active welding openings from 554 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Arlington, or widen the search to Texas.

Upchurch currently has 7 other openings live in Texas, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Welding Shop in Austin, TX (27), and Zachry Group (21). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Pasadena at $36/hr, Dallas at $35/hr, and Midlothian at $35/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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