Sheet Metal Workers
SOC Code: 47-2211 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Sheet Metal Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,629 | $88,400 | $114,150 | $139,922 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $61,048 | $83,970 | $106,891 | $129,813 |
| Merced, CA | $56,389 | $80,142 | $103,917 | $127,670 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $64,314 | $83,990 | $103,646 | $123,323 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,256 | $81,827 | $102,378 | $122,949 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $63,461 | $82,888 | $102,294 | $121,722 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $61,984 | $81,848 | $101,733 | $121,597 |
| Napa, CA | $65,458 | $84,011 | $102,565 | $121,118 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $59,072 | $78,395 | $97,698 | $117,021 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $59,925 | $77,584 | $95,243 | $112,902 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Coordination | 3.1 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.1 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Mechanical | 4.2 |
| Building and Construction | 3.8 |
| Mathematics | 3.8 |
| Design | 3.6 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Education and Training | 3.1 |
| Production and Processing | 3.1 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 49.0% |
| Some college | 43.8% |
| Less than high school | 7.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, or downspouts in supportive frameworks.
- Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications.
- Fasten seams or joints together with welds, bolts, cement, rivets, solder, caulks, metal drive clips, or bonds to assemble components into products or to repair sheet metal items.
- Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, or drills.
- Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, or smooth surfaces, seams, or joints of assembled parts, using hand tools or portable power tools.
- Maintain equipment, making repairs or modifications when necessary.
- Shape metal material over anvils, blocks, or other forms, using hand tools.
- Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and installation.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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