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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. (O'Net 47-2211.00)
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Air Conditioning Installer, Air Conditioning or Heating Duct Installer, Air Conditioning Sheet Metal Installer, Air Duct Mechanic, Aircraft Metalsmith, Angle Bender (view all job titles)
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| Location |
Pay
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2017 |
| Percentile Wages |
Average
Wage |
| 10% |
25% |
50%
Median |
75% |
90% |
| Vermont |
Hourly |
$ 13.59 |
$ 16.02 |
$ 19.62 |
$ 26.75 |
$ 30.55 |
$ 21.25 |
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| Burlington-South Burlington, VT Metropolitan NECTA |
Hourly |
$ 13.64 |
$ 16.17 |
$ 21.75 |
$ 27.80 |
$ 31.03 |
$ 22.15 |
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| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
Hourly |
$ 13.33 |
$ 15.76 |
$ 17.48 |
$ 19.20 |
$ 22.23 |
$ 17.50 |
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 2018.
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| n/a - For some occupations that do not generally work full time year-round, only hourly wages or annual salaries are reported depending on how they are typically paid. |
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| Location |
Employment |
Annual % change
(compounded) |
Annual job openings
(due to growth and
net replacements) |
| 2014 |
2024 |
| Vermont |
312 |
341 |
0.9% |
10 |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, statewide estimates released July 2016. |
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| Industry |
Percent of Total
2014 |
| Specialty trade contractors |
57.3% |
| Fabricated metal product manufacturing |
16.6% |
| Federal government, all industries |
4.9% |
| Self-employed workers, all industries |
4.6% |
| Machinery manufacturing |
3.9% |
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source: Employment Projections, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Employment Matrix, released July 2016.
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Determine project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions. |
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Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, such as roofing panels, according to drawings or templates, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares, and rulers. |
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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. |
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Install assemblies, such as flashing, pipes, tubes, heating and air conditioning ducts, furnace casings, rain gutters, or downspouts in supportive frameworks. |
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Convert blueprints into shop drawings to be followed in the construction or assembly of sheet metal products. |
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Fabricate or alter parts at construction sites, using shears, hammers, punches, or drills. |
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Select gauges or types of sheet metal or nonmetallic material, according to product specifications. |
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Maneuver completed units into position for installation, and anchor the units. |
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Transport prefabricated parts to construction sites for assembly and installation. |
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Drill and punch holes in metal, for screws, bolts, and rivets. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. |
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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. |
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Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. |
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Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. |
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Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. |
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Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Education and Training - Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Personnel and Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. |
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Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
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Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). |
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Information Ordering - The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). |
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Visualization - The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. |
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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. |
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Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. |
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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. |
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Control Precision - The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. |
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Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. |
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Depth Perception - The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object. |
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Flexibility of Closure - The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Controlling Machines and Processes - Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material - Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events - Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2008 |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed |
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Education: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. |
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Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations. |
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Experience: Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Sheet Metal Workers updated June 2010 |
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Related Instructional Programs |
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- Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking.
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