# Sheet Metal Worker jobs and career guide

Category: HVAC & Mechanical
Page: https://toolupjobs.com/trades/sheet-metal-worker/
Also called: ductwork installer, HVAC duct installer, sheet metal fabricator, tinner

Sheet metal workers fabricate and install ductwork, roofing metal, flashing and architectural metal.

## Typical US pay
$42k–$100k per year (approximate, entry level to experienced).

## What they do
- Lay out and fabricate duct fittings in the shop
- Hang and seal ductwork on job sites
- Install architectural panels, gutters and flashing
- Operate brakes, shears, plasma tables and rollers

## Key skills
- Layout
- Duct fabrication
- CNC plasma
- Welding
- Blueprint reading

## Training
4–5 year SMART union or merit-shop apprenticeship.

## Licensing & certifications
Some states license sheet metal workers or HVAC duct installers.

## Open jobs (0)
None posted right now.