Sheet Metal Workers

People in this career often know a lot about:

• Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

People in this career often have talent in:

• Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
• Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

People in this career often do these activities:

• Inspect completed work to ensure proper installation.
• Maintain construction tools or equipment.
• Fabricate parts or components.
• Plan layout of construction, installation, or repairs.
• Assemble products or production equipment.

• Weld metal components.
• Move construction or extraction materials to locations where they are needed.
• Install building fixtures.
• Install plumbing or piping.
• Train construction or extraction personnel.
• Direct construction or extraction personnel.
• Measure materials or objects for installation or assembly.
• Mark reference points on construction materials.
• Review blueprints or specifications to determine work requirements.
• Position structural components.
• Create construction or installation diagrams.
• Select construction materials.
• Evaluate construction projects to determine compliance with external standards or regulations.
• Smooth surfaces with abrasive materials or tools.
• Install roofing materials.
• Inspect industrial or commercial equipment to ensure proper operation.

• Boilermakers

• Carpenters

• Structural Iron and Steel Workers

• Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic

• Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters

• Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers

• Brickmasons and Blockmasons

• Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers

• Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders