Sheet Metal Fabricator / Mechanic
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.
At a Glance
Sheet Metal Fabricator / Mechanic earns an average of $50,796/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 3.7 years. Top skills: Sheet Metal, Composite Materials, Planning.
$50,796/yr
High school or GED
3.7 years
7
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Sheet Metal Workers
Median Wage
$60,850/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+2.4%
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (24)
Sheet Metal
Composite Materials
Corrosion Control
Painting
Power Tool Operation
Hand Tools
Metal Coating
Fabrication
Templates
Production Line
Metalworking
Drilling
Industrial Coating
Structural Materials
Shears
Machine Setup
Riveting
Sawing
Solvent
Fiberglass
Metallic Bonding
Machinery
Disassembler
Brakes
Common Skills (5)
Certifications (1)
Security Clearance
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