Careers in Sheet Metal

Sheet metal work consists of designing, fabricating and installing HVAC units, the test, adjustment and balance of air and water systems, and ensuring safe and efficient refrigeration systems

Career opportunities in this field include:

• Fabricator
• Service technician
• Indoor air quality technician
• Testing, adjusting, and balancing technician
• Energy management technician
• Sound and vibration tester
• Ventilation systems assessor
• HVAC systems installer, evaluator, or designer
• HVAC service manager
• Project or facility manager
• Energy consumption manager
• Building systems commissioning agent

Sheet metal work also includes opportunities in:

• Industrial sheet metal welding (TIG & MIG) for large scale projects to include the use of plasma cutters, grinders, sheers and press brakes
• Detailing (AutoCAD), drafting, working with plans and specifications, taking field measurements, and creating 3D drawings with AutoCAD and other software
• Metal architecture to include designing, modifying and installing industrial roofs, modern metal buildings, and 3D metal structures
• Commercial sign design, development, and fabrication

Learn about Career Pathways in the Sheet Metal Industry in the Central Texas Region: