Sheet Metal Worker

Job Description

• Fabricate and install sheet metal components for HVAC, roofing, and industrial systems.

• Measure, cut, and shape metal sheets using specialized tools such as shears, brakes, and rollers.

• Assemble and secure sheet metal parts by welding, bolting, riveting, or soldering components together.

• Read blueprints and follow design specifications to ensure proper fit and structural integrity in various projects.

Salary Data

Sheet metal workers fabricate and install critical building components such as ventilation systems, roofing, and architectural metalwork. The median salary is $58,780 per year, and top-tier professionals can earn over $100,850 annually. With a combination of hands-on work, artistic craftsmanship, and technical precision, sheet metal work is an exciting trade with strong pay and demand.

Salary and job market data sourced from reputable industry sources, including the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Glassdoor, Payscale, and other trusted labor market research reports. Figures represent estimates and may vary by location, experience, and employer.

Labor Market Growth Projections

The job outlook for sheet metal workers is modest, with projected growth of about 2% from 2023 to 2033 (slower than average). This occupation is heavily tied to construction cycles. While new construction of commercial buildings (with extensive ductwork and metal roofing) will sustain demand, automation in fabrication shops keeps overall growth limited. Despite this, about 11,500 openings are expected each year, as many current sheet metal workers retire. Replacement needs keep opportunities available for newcomers entering apprenticeship programs.

Fun Fact

The Statue of Liberty owes its form to sheet metal work! Its outer skin is made of 310 hand-hammered copper sheets—each only 3/32 inches thick (about the thickness of two pennies)—shaped and riveted onto an iron framework. This 130+ year-old copper cladding has weathered into the familiar green patina, demonstrating the durability and craft of sheet metal fabrication!

Sheet Metal Worker: Shaping Metal Masterpieces

Sheet Metal Workers transform flat metal sheets into vital components of buildings and machines. Every day on the job is hands-on creativity—you cut, bend, and weld metal with precision, turning blueprints into real-world pieces. It’s a satisfying feeling to see something you crafted become part of a skyscraper or a home's comfort system.

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