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Overview

The Sheet Metal Detailer position at ACCO Engineered Systems involves modeling and coordinating projects using advanced technologies and industry best practices to ensure high quality and efficiency. ACCO is a leading mechanical contractor specializing in HVAC, plumbing, and building automation systems since 1934.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and perform all functions of the Sheet Metal Detailer efforts on assigned projects.
  • Streamline layout/routing, reduce fitting usage, and identify design flaws.
  • Recognize opportunities for efficiency gains and risk reduction.
  • Read and extract information from contract documents effectively.
  • Utilize 3D Revit and 3D CAD modeling for project coordination.
  • Participate in project coordination meetings and collaborate with the BIM Coordination team.
  • Create layout point files for Trimble and Topcon.
  • Assist detailers on various project aspects as needed.
  • Maintain constant communication with the ACCO Project management team.
  • Post models to client FTP sites and maintain logs.
  • Represent ACCO’s culture and values professionally.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related field experience.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in Sheet Metal trades.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk Fabrication, Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Autodesk BIM 360 Glue, and Autodesk BIM 360 Docs.
  • Proficient in Bluebeam Revu, BOX, and Smartsheet.
  • Proficient in Google Workspace: Docs, Gmail, Sheets, Forms.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word and Excel.
  • Knowledge of applicable local, state, and international building codes.

Additional Information

  • This is a non-exempt position with workdays scheduled from Monday through Friday.
  • Work hours typically begin and end between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm.
  • Occasional overtime may be necessary.
  • Travel is 0 - 5% of the time to regional branch offices.
  • Potential relocation to main or satellite office locations.
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Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across California currently run a median of $34/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $28–$45/hr across 405 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 Pasadena, CA

Pasadena, CA currently has 4 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 3 employers. None of them were added in the last week, so this is a slower-moving market. Across California as a whole we're tracking 534 other active welding openings from 256 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Pasadena, or widen the search to California.

ACCO Engineered Systems currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (35), Relativity Space (16), and Honeywell Aerospace (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $48/hr, El Segundo at $48/hr, and Los Angeles at $45/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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