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Sheet-metal workers

sheet metal worker

Description

Code

7213.4

Description

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.

Alternative Labels

construction fabricator

duct fabricator

fabricator/welder

roofing fabricator

sheet-metal worker

sheet metal fabricator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

align components apply arc welding techniques apply spot welding techniques clip sheet metal objects together follow health and safety procedures in construction follow safety procedures when working at heights inspect construction supplies interpret 2D plans interpret 3D plans operate handheld riveting equipment recognise signs of corrosion tend metal sawing machine use metalworking tools use safety equipment in construction use sheet metal shears work ergonomically

Essential Knowledge

metal joining technologies metal thermal conductivity rivet types types of metal

Optional Skills and Competences

anchor sheet metal apply brazing techniques cut metal products ensure equipment availability install heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration ducts keep personal administration keep records of work progress maintain mechatronic equipment maintain robotic equipment mark a metal workpiece monitor automated machines operate automated process control operate manual planer operate oxy-fuel cutting torch operate rust proofing spray gun operate soldering equipment process incoming construction supplies program a CNC controller remove rust from motor vehicles replace defect components set up temporary construction site infrastructure shape sheet metal objects tend punch press transport construction supplies work in a construction team

Optional Knowledge

automation technology cutting technologies mechatronics metal smoothing technologies robotics

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/572c9810-e1ee-4f7a-a71f-820f17c0c25b

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released

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sheet metal worker

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Skills & Competences

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