About the role
Sheet metal workers work with metal constructions in the construction industry and specialize in cladding roofs and facades. They shape and install sheet metal details to protect buildings against weather and wind. The education to become a sheet metal worker often takes place through vocational programs in high school or apprenticeship training.Responsibilities
Sheet metal workers manufacture and install sheet metal components such as roofing sheets, gutters, and wind boards. They also perform repairs and maintenance of existing sheet metal constructions. Ensuring waterproofing and insulation is an important part of their duties.Skills and tools
Sheet metal workers master techniques for cutting, bending, and welding various types of sheet materials. They use tools such as metal shears, bending machines, and welding equipment. Knowledge in blueprint reading and precision are central skills in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are byggnadsplåtslagning, takplåtmontering and fasadplåtmontering.