Engineering, Industry, and Manufacturing Technology

Sheet Metal Workers

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; or inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Includes sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.

Occupation Details

County Information

Wage

$34/hour Average
$69,500/year Median

Wage Range

$44,840/year Entry
$82,590/year Experienced

Growth Opportunity

19 Annual Openings
5% change total jobs from 2020-2030

Education Typically Needed

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Typically Needed

None

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