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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