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Senior Sheet Metal Worker

AbbVie · North Chicago, IL · Full time · Other

Posted Jul 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about fabricating a custom part that wasn't available from a vendor.

What they are checking: Whether they can design and build parts from scratch when nothing off the shelf fits, which shows real craft experience.

What would you do

A drawing doesn't match field conditions. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and check with the right people when drawings do not match the field, instead of guessing.

About the work

Walk me through laying out a transition fitting from a drawing.

What they are checking: Whether they can lay out a transition fitting accurately from a drawing, a core skill for a senior sheet metal worker.

How do you work with stainless steel differently than galvanized?

What they are checking: Whether they know how stainless differs from galvanized in cutting, joining and handling, since pharmaceutical facilities use stainless heavily.

How do you set up a press brake for an accurate bend?

What they are checking: Whether they set up a press brake carefully for accurate, repeatable bends, avoiding wasted material and rework.

How do you install duct hangers properly?

What they are checking: Whether they install hangers to spec with proper spacing and support, so ductwork stays safe and secure for years.

What safety steps do you take before demolition of old ductwork?

What they are checking: Whether they check for hazards like asbestos, live systems and falling material before demolition, protecting themselves and others.

How do you read blueprints to find conflicts before you start?

What they are checking: Whether they review drawings for clashes before starting, which saves time and avoids costly rework in the field.

How do you cut with plasma safely and cleanly?

What they are checking: Whether they use plasma cutters safely with proper protection and setup, producing clean cuts that need little rework.

How do you work with Lexan or Plexiglass?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to cut and form plastics without cracking them, which shows range beyond metal work.

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The full job description

As published by AbbVie.

Performs demolition and construction work on various types of ductwork, installs HVAC equipment, fabricates ductwork and ductwork hangers and a wide range of custom and specialty items not available from vendors. Working from drawings and sketches, performs layout work and duplicates samples as required.b Responsibilities • Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures. • Fabricates custom-made strainers using perforated steel, screening and expanded metal. • Works with plastic materials such as Plexiglass and Lexan and with all types of metals such as hot and cold-rolled steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and magnesium as well as exotic metals such as tantalum, copper, monel and hastelloy. • Uses fabrication machines such as sheet metal shears, press brakes, hand brakes and lock formers. • Cuts sheet metal to size by using reciprocating saws, sabre saws, hand and power shears and plasma cutters and joins metals together using spot welders. • Complies with all applicable safety requirements for assigned task. • Must have a high school education/equivalent and completion of an approved apprentice program or equivalent. • 5-7 years of diverse commercial and industrial sheet metal experience. • Must be able to interpret all mechanical diagrams and construction blueprints. • Ability to understand and complete all installations/modifications is required. Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​ • The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​ • We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​ • This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​ Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more: https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html

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