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SESSA SHEET METAL CONTRACTORS, INC. | BALTIMORE, MARYLAND | FULL-TIME, ON-SITE

Full-time, on-site position Monday through Friday, with overtime as needed Compensation based on Trimble FabShop, SMACNA and sheet-metal fabrication experience.

**A robust compensation package includes Vacation, Sick and Safe Leave, Paid Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision, Company provided Life and ADD Insurance. And other benefits such as 401k, ESOP (employee stock ownership program), Voluntary Long Term & Short Term Disability. Benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

Sessa Sheet Metal Contractors, Inc. is seeking an experienced Trimble FabShop Production Coordinator to support our commercial HVAC sheet-metal fabrication operations. This production-critical position converts field and shop sketches into accurate, fabrication-ready work and manages the process through fitting entry, nesting, reporting, labeling, batch release and machine output. The role requires strong attention to detail, working knowledge of HVAC duct fabrication and practical knowledge of applicable SMACNA standards.

Primary Responsibilities

•    Review handwritten and electronic fabrication sketches for completeness and accuracy.
•    Enter rectangular, round and specialty HVAC fittings into Trimble FabShop.
•    Interpret and apply applicable SMACNA duct-construction standards.
•    Verify dimensions, quantities, materials, gauges, pressure classes, seams, connectors, reinforcement, liner and insulation requirements.
•    Confirm that duct construction and reinforcement comply with project specifications and applicable SMACNA requirements.
•    Identify sketches that lack sufficient information for compliant fabrication and resolve questions before release.
•    Organize fittings by project, area, floor, system, phase or fabrication batch.
•    Nest fittings to maximize material utilization and minimize waste.
•    Generate fabrication reports, worksheets, cut sheets, labels and production documentation.
•    Release fabrication batches to the appropriate shop equipment.
•    Operate and troubleshoot the coil-line-fed Lockformer Laser-Max, including routine setup, material-feed, cutting-output and production-interruption issues.
•    Use general mechanical knowledge to operate and assist with troubleshooting sheet-metal bending and forming machinery.
•    Monitor machine output and help resolve rejected files, communication errors, printing problems and incomplete batches.
•    Revise fittings and batches when field dimensions or fabrication requirements change.
•    Reprint labels, reports and production documents as required.
•    Maintain accurate job numbers, batch names, descriptions and production status.
•    Coordinate fabrication priorities with project managers, foremen and shop leadership.
•    Maintain orderly electronic job files and production records.
•    Assist with FabShop databases, specifications, reports and configuration settings based on experience.
•    Provide status updates regarding sketch backlogs, completed batches and work awaiting clarification.

Required Qualifications

•    Experience using Trimble FabShop or comparable HVAC fabrication software.
•    Ability to operate and troubleshoot a coil-line-fed Lockformer Laser-Max.
•    General mechanical aptitude and working knowledge of sheet-metal bending and forming machinery.
•    Working knowledge of commercial HVAC ductwork and sheet-metal fabrication.
•    Practical knowledge of SMACNA HVAC duct-construction standards.
•    Ability to apply SMACNA requirements relating to duct gauge, pressure class, reinforcement, joints, seams, connectors and supports.
•    Ability to read and interpret field sketches, shop drawings, specifications and duct-fitting details.
•    Understanding of rectangular, round and specialty duct fittings, including liner, insulation and sealant requirements.
•    Strong computer, organizational and data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
•    Ability to manage multiple projects and changing fabrication priorities.
•    Ability to communicate effectively with field personnel, project managers and shop employees.
•    Ability to work full-time on-site at our Baltimore facility.
•    Ability to work overtime as needed to support fabrication schedules and project deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

•    Direct experience entering fittings, nesting materials and releasing batches in Trimble FabShop.
•    Experience generating labels, reports and machine-ready fabrication output.
•    Experience troubleshooting machine-output, printer or label issues.
•    Familiarity with SMACNA standards for rectangular duct, round duct, pressure classes, reinforcement and duct leakage.
•    Experience reviewing project specifications when requirements differ from standard SMACNA construction.
•    Previous experience with a commercial HVAC or sheet-metal contractor.
•    Experience maintaining FabShop specifications, databases or configuration settings.

A Successful Candidate: will understand that this position directly affects shop production, material usage and field installation. They will recognize questionable information, apply appropriate SMACNA standards, ask the right questions and prevent inaccurate or noncompliant work from reaching the shop floor. The candidate must be dependable, organized and comfortable working in a deadline-driven fabrication environment.