Sheet Metal Workers   47-2211

Architecture & Construction

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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Occupation Details

Location

Central Iowa

Education Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Growth Opportunity

14.13% growth rate
50 annual job openings

Wage Range

$25/hour 17.57 25.10 50th percentile 32.78

Required Work Experience

None

On-The-Job Training

Apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is required

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