Job for the future Sheet Metal Workers
Average hourly wage
$35.00
Job description
These individuals shape, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal items.
Personality profiles (RIASEC)
- Realistic
- People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
- Investigative
- People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
- Enterprising
- People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.
Main tasks
- Read technical and architectural drawings, diagrams, and specifications for the work to be carried out.
- Lay out, measure, and mark sheet metal according to drawings or templates.
- Prepare templates using computer-aided design and drawing software packages.
- Cut, drill, profile, or straighten sheet metal.
- Fit and assemble sheet metal parts.
- Install sheet metal parts according to the specifications and standards in force.
- Grind and polish joints, fittings, and rough surfaces.
- Inspect the quality of products and installations.
Formation
Most training programs are offered in French only.
Secondary
DVS in ferblanterie 
Code : 5360
Placement rate: 93.9%
4.3% of graduates pursue further studies
Targeted regions
- Bas-Saint-Laurent
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
- Capitale-Nationale
- Mauricie
- Estrie
- Montréal
- Outaouais
- Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Côte-Nord
- Nord-du-Québec
- Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Chaudière-Appalaches
- Laval
- Lanaudière
- Laurentides
- Montérégie
- Centre-du-Québec
- All regions/national
More information
Last update: March 17, 2023
