Sheet Metal Worker
My work can be physically demanding and I get to be creative. I love it.
Sheet metal workers lay out, fabricate, assemble, weld, install and service a variety of projects such as HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), industrial, kitchen and hospital equipment, and architectural work. A Sheet metal worker requires highly specialized and up-to-date skills to accomplish the various tasks involved in the trade.
You like working with your hands and machinery.
You are creative and have an eye for detail.
You can visualize a finished product from a drawing.
Sheet Metal Worker Testimonials
Britt
Sheila
Responsibilities
- Lay out, measure and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates
- Develop computerized patterns and layouts
- Cut materials by hand or with power tools
- Operate light metalworking machines (shears, brakes, punches, drill presses, CNC) to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
- Operate computerized laser or plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal
- Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering and similar equipment
- Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
- Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
- Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
Key Skills & Attributes
(technical training and on the job)
- Strong communication skills, reading & numeracy
- Computer & problemsolving skills
- Mechanical aptitude & curiosity about how things work
- Physically fit & ability to lift and climb
- Ability to work at heights
Entrance Requirements
- English 10
- Math 11 (Principles)
- High School diploma or GED recommended
To Apply:
Visit the smwtcs.ca website and click APPLY to
complete online application. Submit resume
and transcripts for review. A skill assessment
will be scheduled prior to assignment to
technical training.
Apprenticeship Program:
Approximately 4 years, applicants must write an evaluation exam; the majority of applicants serve a pre-apprenticeship of up to 1,600 hours. Registered apprentices are indentured to the local training board. Indentured apprentices attend four levels of 8-week technical training sessions at the Sheet metal workers’ Training Centre or at Camosun College on Vancouver Island and complete 6,400 hours in the industry.
Hourly Pay
Salary Range: $42 – $50/hr
Projected Growth
(CONSTRUCTION LABOUR FORCE)
10% over the decade
compared to 2020*
*BuildForce Canada
Did you know?
Sheet metal workers make all kinds of products using many types of metal, including galvanized steel, copper, brass, nickel, stainless steel and aluminum.
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