Sheet Metal Ductwork Installers (Apprentice & Journeyman)

Locations: Jamestown, ND & Ellendale, ND

Project Duration: 12 months | Minimum commitment: 6 months

Schedule: 5×10s, Monday–Friday (40–50 hrs/week)

Per Diem: $120 per day worked

Openings: 7 total

About the Project

Most cutting and fabrication of sheet metal will be completed in Fargo, ND and shipped to job sites in Jamestown and Ellendale. Contractors will primarily assemble and hang ductwork to ceilings and walls in a large commercial facility (data center-like environment). Flexibility to move between projects as needed is required.

Pay & Per Diem

Apprentices: $18–$24/hr + $120/day per diem (for each day worked)Licensed Journeymen: Starting at $29/hr + $120/day per diem (for each day worked)

Overtime available; schedule is 5×10s. This is a year-long commercial project with opportunity to transition to contract-to-hire for those who wish to stay with the company.

What You’ll Do

Assemble, install, and secure sheet metal ductwork (ceilings/walls) per drawings and site plansWork with onsite teams to ensure accurate layout, alignment, and fit-upMeasure, mark, and verify dimensions; maintain high standards of safety and qualityNavigate indoor/outdoor environments in North Dakota weatherMaintain tool accountability and readiness; coordinate with site leadership for materials/hardware

Tools & Equipment

Contractors must bring and use the following sheet-metal hand tools:

C-clamp vise grip & regular vise grip16 oz sheet metal hammerFlathead screwdriverUtility knifeWide nose pliersLeft/right hand cut snips

All power tools required for the work will be provided by BDT.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

Previous experience in sheet metal or HVAC duct installationAbility to read blueprints and use measuring tools accuratelyComfortable working at heights and in a variety of weather conditionsStrong attention to detail, safety, and jobsite cleanliness

Nice to Have

Prior data center or large commercial facility experienceMore journeymen preferred (mix of apprentice/journeyman is flexible)

Work Environment

Indoor/Outdoor work across all seasons—be prepared for North Dakota elementsLarge, box-style building with consistent site logistics and schedules

Lodging & Travel

Lodging must be secured and funded by the contractorPreferred lodging in Ellendale, ND or Aberdeen, SD

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

Year-round work with a stable pipelineContract-to-hire opportunities for long-term placementDaily per diem and overtime potentialSupportive site leadership and consistent schedule

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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