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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 47-2211.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient fabrication and installation of sheet metal products.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Review project blueprints

    Determine project requirements and specifications using blueprints or drawings.

  2. 2

    Fabricate sheet metal components

    Use tools to cut, shape, and assemble sheet metal parts as required.

  3. 3

    Install HVAC systems

    Transport and install ducts and components in supportive frameworks.

  4. 4

    Inspect and verify installations

    Use measuring instruments to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.

  5. 5

    Train and supervise new workers

    Hire, train, and oversee apprentices in sheet metal work techniques.

Tools used in this work
Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.