Sheet metal workers make, install and repair articles and parts of articles made out of sheet metal such as sheet steel, copper, tin, brass, aluminium, zinc or galvanised iron.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- The majority of Sheet-metal workers earn a salary between $3,766 and $6,818 per month in 2024.
- A monthly wage for entry-level Sheet-metal workers ranges from $3,766 to $5,446.
- After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between $4,049 and $5,823 per month.
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- A Boilermaker in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $70,000.00 and maximum $90,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Boilermaker in Australian Capital Territory in manufacturing earned minimum $50,000.00 and maximum $55,000.00 per year in 2022.
- A Boilermaker in New South Wales in manufacturing earned minimum $70,000.00 and maximum $100,000.00 per year in 2022.
Job Responsibilities
- Marking sheet metal for cutting and shaping
- Making and repairing household utensils and other articles in tin, copper and light alloys, or ornamental articles and fittings
- Making and repairing boilers, tanks, vats and similar containers
- Installing and repairing sheet metal parts of vehicles and aircraft
- Converting blueprints into shop drawings to be followed in the construction and assembly of sheet metal products
- Determining project requirements, including scope, assembly sequences, and required methods and materials, according to blueprints, drawings, and written or verbal instructions
- Inspecting product quality and installation to ensure conformity with specifications
