ISCO Occupation Group 7213.4 Sheet Metal Worker
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Sheet Metal Worker: Sheet metal workers in construction use sheet metal to construct roofs, ducts for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning, gutters and other metal structures. They read plans and determine the type and amount of materials to be used, then measure, bend, cut, shape, and attach pieces of sheet metal to create the required structure.
Essential Skills
- Rivet Types
- Metal Thermal Conductivity
- Types Of Metal
- Clip Sheet Metal Objects Together
- Operate Handheld Riveting Equipment
- Follow Safety Procedures When Working At Heights
- Use Sheet Metal Shears
- Metal Joining Technologies
- Use Metalworking Tools
- Inspect Construction Supplies
- Use Safety Equipment In Construction
- Interpret 3D Plans
- Apply Arc Welding Techniques
- Interpret 2D Plans
- Recognise Signs Of Corrosion
- Tend Metal Sawing Machine
- Align Components
- Apply Spot Welding Techniques
- Follow Health And Safety Procedures In Construction
- Work Ergonomically
Optional Skills
- Ensure Equipment Availability
- Operate Oxy-Fuel Cutting Torch
- Set Up Temporary Construction Site Infrastructure
- Operate Manual Planer
- Install Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning And Refrigeration Ducts
- Process Incoming Construction Supplies
- Tend Punch Press
- Anchor Sheet Metal
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Remove Rust From Motor Vehicles
- Metal Smoothing Technologies
- Operate Soldering Equipment
- Program A Cnc Controller
- Cut Metal Products
- Mark A Metal Workpiece Using Punch
- Keep Personal Administration
- Work In A Construction Team
- Replace Defect Components
- Keep Records Of Work Progress
- Apply Brazing Techniques
- Shape Sheet Metal Objects
- Cutting Technologies
- Operate Rust Proofing Spray Gun
- Transport Construction Supplies
Alternative Names
- Duct Fabricator
- Sheet Metal Fabricator
- Fabricator/Welder
- Roofing Fabricator
- Sheet-Metal Worker
- Construction Fabricator
