A Sheet Metal Worker, or Sheet Metal Technician, works with thin sheets of metal to produce and install various types of products. On a typical Sheet Metal Work job description, their listed duties may include measuring and marking raw materials, cutting sheet metal to desired sizes using specialized equipment and fastening sheet metal into place via soldering, welding and other techniques.
Ett -NAMN- bör kunna uppfylla olika plikter och ansvarsområden. Följande är några uppgifter och ansvarsområden som en Sheet Metal Worker bör kunna utföra:
- Studying blueprints, diagrams and specification sheets to gain a thorough understanding of the work required
- Choosing the right sheet metals to use for a project based on the plan or blueprints
- Precisely measuring sheet metal and marking it at the proper places to comply with required specifications
- Using cutting tools to prepare sheet metal for use in subsequent steps in manufacturing or as-is installation
- Shaping, drilling and bending sheet metal to fabricate parts or components
- Welding, bolting, brazing and soldering sheet metal to join pieces together
En konkurrenskraftig Sheet Metal Worker kommer att ha vissa färdigheter och kvalifikationer, inklusive:
- Analytical skills to interpret technical drawings
- Arithmetic skills to convert measurements
- Ability to utilize tools such as benders, pliers, snips and shears
- Computer skills to utilize computer-aided drafting and manufacturing software
- Ability to remain upright for long periods
- Ability to move raw materials and tools from one place to another
