Rhode Island
Sheet Metal Workers 47-2211
Description
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.
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Location
Education Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Growth Opportunity
12.20% growth rate
80 annual job openings
Wage Range
$30/hour
22.45
30.30
34.96
Required Work Experience
None
On-The-Job Training
Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is required
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