Skills Sheet Metal Worker near Whitehorse (YT)
National Occupational Classification update
We have updated this page to reflect the transition to the 2021 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC). This means that the occupation "sheet metal worker" was moved from the group Sheet metal workers (NOC 7233) to the group Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102).
Find out what skills you typically need to work as a sheet metal worker in Canada. These skills are applicable to all Sheet metal workers (NOC 72102).
Tasks
- Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
- Prepare tenders and quotations
- Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
- Operate laser cutters
- Utilize computerized quantity take-off
- Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
- Schedule work
- Calculate heating and cooling loads, design duct systems and select equipment for residential and small commercial construction
- Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
- Operate plasma cutters
- Develop computerized pattern and layout
- Instruct apprentices
- Supervise other workers
- Cut materials using power tools or by hand
- Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment
- Estimate costs and materials
- Operate CADD and other computer software systems
- Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications
- Fit and join sheet metal parts
- Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
Skills and knowledge
The following skills and knowledge are usually required in this occupation.
- Handling Goods and Materials Help -
- Loading and Unloading
- Sorting
- Building Help -
- Restoring and Repairing
- Finishing Building Interior/Exterior
- Installing Building Interior Infrastructure
- Constructing
- Operating and Repairing Equipment, Machinery and Vehicles Help -
- Operating Stationary Industrial Equipment
- Operating Mobile Equipment
- Mechanical Installing, Maintaining and Repairing
- Working with Technological Equipment and Machinery Help -
- Using Specialized Instrumentation and Equipment
- Debugging and Reprogramming Technical Systems
- Installing and Setting-Up Technical Infrastructure
- Creative Expression Help -
- Performing and Entertaining
- Writing
- Designing
- Analysis Help -
- Inspecting and Testing
- Analyzing Information
- Examining and Diagnosing
- Planning
- Researching and Investigating
- Projecting Outcomes
Skills
- Manufacturing and Production Help -
- Food Production and Agriculture
- Processing and Production
- Law and Public Safety Help -
- Public Safety and Security
- Law, Government, and Jurisprudence
- Engineering and Technology Help -
- Mechanics and Machinery
- Building and Construction
- Design
- Electricity (Electrical and Electronics)
- Computer and Information Systems
- Engineering and Applied Technologies
Knowledge
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