Sheet metal workers make or install products made from thin metal sheets such as the ducts used for heating and air conditioning.
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- Sheet Metal Workers
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites
- Select types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material
- Convert blueprints into shop drawings to be followed in the construction or assembly of sheet metal products
- Install metal sheets with supportive frameworks
- Fasten seams or joints by welding, bolting, riveting, or soldering
- Drill holes in metal for screws, bolts, and rivets
- Maneuver large sheet metal parts to be installed, and anchor the parts
- Measure and mark dimensions and reference lines on metal sheets
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.0%
Job Opening 411
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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