5213- SHEET METAL WORKERS

Job Title: 

SHEET METAL WORKERS

Alternate Titles: 

Coppersmith,Panel beater (metal trades),Sheet metal fabricator,Sheet metal worker

Job Description: 

Sheet metal workers mark out, cut, shape and join sheet metal using hand or machine tools to make and repair sheet metal products and components (excluding vehicle bodywork).

Education: 

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training. Apprenticeships in Engineering Materials Processing, Engineering Assembly and Engineering Construction are available.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 6
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 12.3
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements;
  • uses template, measuring instruments and tools to mark out layout lines and reference points;
  • uses hand or machine tools to bend, roll, fold, press or beat cut sheet metal;
  • assembles prepared parts and joins them by bolting, welding or soldering;
  • finishes product by grinding, filing, cleaning and polishing;
  • repairs damaged metal parts such as copper sheets and tubes by beating, riveting, soldering, welding and fitting replacement parts;
  • checks final product to ensure conformity with specifications.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK