Sheet metal workers perform some or all of the following duties:

A. Inspect product quality and installation to ensure conformance to specifications.

B. Sheet metal workers may specialize in on-site installation or shop manufacture of sheet metal products, or servicing and maintenance of installed equipment and systems.

C. Read engineering and architectural drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed, and lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates

D. Develop patterns for sheet metal using computer-assisted design and drafting (CAD) software package

E. Operate light metalworking machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal

F. Operate computerized laser or plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal

G. Install and use rigging and hoisting equipment

1. What education do you need to become a Sheet Metal Workers?
   1. Completion of secondary school is usually required. 2. Completion of a three to five year apprenticeship... more
2. What is the current Job Outlook for a Sheet Metal Workers?
   The job outlook for Sheet Metal Workers is considered Average because: 1. Employment grew at an above-average... more
3. What is the future Job Outlook for a Sheet Metal Workers?
   Your job outlook will continue to be Average because: 1. The employment growth rate will likely be close to the... more
4. How much does a Sheet Metal Workers make?
   The average hourly wages for Sheet Metal Workers is $20.58/HR, which is close to the average for occupations in the... more
5. What is the currently unemployment rate for a Sheet Metal Workers"?
   7% of Sheet Metal Workers are unemployed. This rate is close to the average for technical, professional, and skilled... more
6. How many Sheet Metal Workers are employed part-time?
   2% of Sheet Metal Workers are employed only on a part-time basis. There were 18,100 workers employed in these... more
7. How many Sheet Metal Workers are self-employed?
   Roughly 4% of Sheet Metal Workers are self-employed. This is considered Average for the industry as a whole. more
8. What is the average age of a Sheet Metal Workers?
   The retirement rate to 2009 will likely be average reflecting the age/retirement structure of the occupation. more