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A thin sheet of metal in the

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hands of a sheet metal worker

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has the potential to become

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a rain gutter, a duct to carry

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warm air throughout a building,

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or a precision part for medical equipment.

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Different job settings require

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different tasks for sheet metal workers.

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In construction, they are in charge

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of the heating, ventilation and

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air conditioning systems known as HVAC.

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They install duct work, clean and repair it,

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and adjust systems to ensure proper airflow.

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They also install sheet metal roofs,

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siding, and gutters at homes and buildings.

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These sheet metal workers choose

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the correct materials… measure… cut and drill

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before installing finished pieces.

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They are skilled at welding seams,

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bolting parts into tight corners,

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and riveting pieces high up.

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Taking precautions against cuts,

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burns, and falls is essential.

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In manufacturing, fabrication

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or precision sheet metal workers

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operate machinery that does

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the measuring, cutting and fabrication

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to make precision sheet metal parts

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used in industries from power generation

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to medical device manufacturing.

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They may program the computers

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that control the equipment.

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In construction and HVAC,

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sheet metal workers learn their trade

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through a 4-5 year apprenticeship

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that combines technical

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and paid on-the-job training.

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Those in manufacturing often learn

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on the job or at a technical school.

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Most sheet metal workers

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have a high school diploma or equivalent.