Sheetmetal Trades Worker is employed in many parts of Australia, with Queensland having the largest share of Sheetmetal Trades Workers. They primarily work in Construction; Manufacturing and Other Services industries. Common duties include:
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study drawings, specifications and blueprints to determine job, material and equipment requirements
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select metal stock like stainless steel, galvanised iron, mild steel, aluminium and copper, and check sizes, gauges and other dimensions of metal stock against specifications
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trace metal stock with reference points and lines and cut them along guidelines
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form and shape cut metal stock into products
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assemble and fit components into final products
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polish, file, sand and clean final products
Though the role declined in the last five years, the demand for the role will rise in the next 5 years, from 8,100 in 2018 to 8,500 by 2023 or around 5,000 job vacancies in over 5 years.
Sheetmetal Trades Workers are required to have diploma degree and relevant experience.