Sheet Metal Technician D
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Wmata)
Fabricates, installs, and maintains sheet metal systems for HVAC, roofing, and safety equipment.
28 days ago ago
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Washington, DC
Field
Company Size
5,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction
Project Management
Planning
Consulting
Technical Services
Transportation Services
Sector Specialisms
Transport
Infrastructure
Government
Real Estate
Safety
Accessibility
System Maintenance
Rail Maintenance
Role
What you would be doing
data entry
field inspection
maintenance scheduling
parts procurement
inventory management
sheet metal fabrication
- Completes the required forms, tags, and other documentation that records maintenance work completed, enters data into computer records, and prepares parts requisitions for the supervisor's approval. Ensures equipment, systems and associated mechanical devices are maintained according to Authority standards and manufacturer standards.
- Collaborates with WMATA¿s internal departments including Quality, Engineering, and all respective maintenance departments.
- Visit the field to assure that all job plan steps are being complied with.
- Prepares scheduled maintenance projections for budget planning purposes.
- Assists Maintenance Planners with procurement of needed parts for kitted jobs, and ensure all non-stock parts are ordered with sufficient lead time to ensure timely delivery at staging for various scheduled work.
- Review of a current motor vehicle report
- Serves as backup and support for other Maintenance Planning and Scheduling personnel when they are absent due to vacation, sickness, or special projects.
- Assist in conducting physical inventory of any new or rehabilitated equipment, recording inventory data into the asset management system (i.e. Maximo), and coordinating equipment numbers and serial numbers. Performs inventory induction process, which may involve accessing equipment on or underneath railcars.
- Calculates material requirements; constructs and assembles required patterns, and templates to ensure efficient use of materials. Uses soldering and welding equipment in the fabrication and assembly of items, parts and assemblies.
- Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- Optimizes maintenance scheduling analysis by assisting in the gathering of interdepartmental data by running SQL queries and developing reports for maintenance and operation offices.
- Attends and passes the required safety training classes and continuously learns industry best practices for working safely and efficiently. Performs assignments according to established safety best practices and maintenance guidelines.
- Constructs various items, which have combinations of straight and curved edges, irregular curves and planes. Operates hand and power machines such as slip roll forming machine, box and pan brakes, rotary machines with forming rills and crimpers, and bending machines.
- Fabricates mechanical systems such as rectangular straight duct, rectangular radius throat, heel elbow duct and equipment casing and housing. Fabricates architectural and roofing sheet metal components such as batten seam metal roof panels, caps and battens, and flat lock roof panels. Applies the principals of radial line combined with parallel line development when constructing complex patterned items.
- Trains other staff members in work methods and procedures.
- Fabricates sheet metal parts and assemblies according to ¿as-built,¿ original equipment manufacturer specifications or engineer-approved modifications. Is responsible for layout, cut, form, join assembly and installation for primarily heating, air conditioning and ventilating pipes and ducts, escalator panels, roofing; and transition pieces for fire and life safety equipment such as tunnel and under platform fans. Lays out work assignments, determines methods, techniques and materials needed to effectively accomplish assignments.
- Refinishes and bronzes rail platform pylons and escalator panels. Ensures facilities are operationally safe, maintained, and that the appearance of the Authority's properties are uniform and appealing.
- Works with various departments to review manpower availability and selects an appropriate number of work orders for scheduling.
What you bring
high school
2 years
driver's permit
background check
sheet metal
assessment
- High school diploma or possession of a high school equivalency diploma (GED)
- Skills and/or behavioral assessment
- A minimum of two (2) years¿ experience performing satisfactorily the duties of a Sheet Metal Technician, or related field
- A District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia motor vehicle operator's permit issued from jurisdiction of residence
- Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
- Sheet Metal Technician D Level
- Personal interview
Information not given or found
Interview process
- skills and/or behavioral assessment
- personal interview
- verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
- criminal background check
- medical examination including drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
- review of a current motor vehicle report
Information not given or found
Security clearance- criminal background check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
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Company
Overview
Founded 1967
Year Established
The year the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority was created.
90 Stations
Metrorail Stops
Number of stations across the extensive rail network.
100 Miles
Track Network
Total length of Metrorail tracks spanning the region.
- WMATA operates the Metrorail, Metrobus, and MetroAccess services, providing essential transportation for millions of commuters annually.
- It serves the urban and suburban areas across Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, making it one of the busiest transit systems in the U.S.
- The authority also operates an extensive network of Metrobus routes, ensuring that public transport is accessible across a broad geographical area.
- MetroAccess offers specialized paratransit services for individuals with disabilities, making transportation accessible for all.
- WMATA’s projects include major capital improvements, such as rail station upgrades, new buses, and implementing advanced fare collection technologies.
- A key aspect of WMATA's focus is to continually innovate, ensuring the transit system is safe, reliable, and sustainable for future generations.
- Unique to WMATA is its commitment to serving not just the daily commuters, but also tourists, government employees, and those attending major events in the region.
- Recruit, hire and retain top talent where individuals feel valued, supported, and proud of their contribution
- Engagement, empowerment, and recognition: empower employees, promote collaboration, and continuously improve culture
- Professional and technical skill development: invest in staff, expand career pathways and develop next‑gen leaders and technical experts
- Implement strategic workforce planning to close talent and skill gaps through recruiting, retraining, and upskilling
- Establish employee value proposition to position Metro as a great place to work and increase overall satisfaction
- Execute succession planning to ensure business continuity and reduce uncertainty among staff
- Create performance evaluation framework that supports engagement and recognition
- Develop culture‑change strategy to increase engagement across the organization
- Create an innovation incubator to foster creativity and reward ideas that improve safety, efficiency, processes, and reduce silos
- Develop internal customer‑service strategy to enable better collaboration and boost external customer service
7.37b Cost
Zero-Emission Transition Cost
Total lifecycle cost for transitioning to a zero-emission fleet through FY 2055.
35,000 Vehicles
Equivalent Energy Savings
Annual energy savings from the Energy Action Plan, equivalent to removing 35,000 vehicles from the roads.
65m Investment
Energy Action Plan Funding
Total investment in the FY 2025 Energy Action Plan, aiming for significant annual energy and operational savings.
2m Savings
Annual Lighting Savings
Annual savings from Philips LED lighting retrofit since 2013.
- Transition to 100% zero‑emission bus fleet by 2042 (accelerated from 2045)
- Achieve 100% zero‑emission bus purchases by 2027
- Have five of nine bus garages equipped for zero‑emission buses by 2031, first garage operational by 2027, all by 2041
- Deploy 10 battery‑electric buses by 2024 as part of pilot and evaluation
- Construct modern, efficient facilities following LEED standards
- Implement solar carports generating clean energy, featuring LED lighting, security cameras and shaded parking
- Pilot sustainability calculator in Trip Planner so riders can see carbon‑footprint reduction
42% Female
Employee Diversity
Approximately 42% of the workforce consists of female employees, as reported on LinkedIn.
- Recruit and hire a workforce that reflects the community served.
- Value the ideas, enthusiasm, and ambition each person brings.
- Respect and value employees, recognizing their essential contributions.
- Equal-Opportunity Employer: Consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, etc.
- Diverse workforce supports world-class transit service.
- Ongoing recruitment plans include building diverse candidate pools.
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