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Make or install products that are made from thin metal sheets.

Sheet Metal Workers make, assemble, install, and repair products made of sheet metal. They work with ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and other products. They may cut, bend, shape, or straighten sheet metal.

Wages	$30.14 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Good
Education & Training	High School or less is needed for entry.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
On the Job	Work Activities Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements. Assemble products or production equipment. Fabricate parts or components. Install building fixtures. Install green structural components, equipment or systems. Install plumbing or piping. Install roofing materials. Mark reference points on construction materials. Position structural components. Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
Career Pathways	Construction
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