sheet metal worker

 

 

• Read engineering and archietctural drawings, sketches and work specifications to be performed , and lay out, measure and amrk sheet metal according to drawings or templates
• Develop patterns for sheet metl using computer assisted designs and drafting software packsge
• Operate light metal working machines such as shears, brakes, punches, and drill presses, including computer numercial control equipment to cut, bend, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
• operate computerized laser or plasma cutting equipment to cut sheet metal
• install and use rigging and hoisting equipment
• Fit and join sheet metal parts using riveting, welding, soldering and similar equipment to fabricate products such as ventilation shafts, exhaust hoods, roof decking and sheet metal buildings
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces