Sheet Metal Worker

What you would do

Fabricate or install ductwork, roofing, and other thin-metal products. [1]

Where you could work

Construction sites, fabrication shops, and manufacturing plants. [1]

Hours and flexibility

Usually full time; project deadlines and weather affect site work. [1]

Physical and emotional demands

Lifting, standing, bending, and sharp edges require stamina and safe technique. [1]

How you could advance

Experience may lead to specialty work, crew leadership, or contracting. [1]

These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.