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Sheet Metal Worker

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Sheet metal workers use thin sheet metal to make a range of items such as vehicle panels, aircraft parts, pipes, cylinders, containers and ducting. (Those who work with heavy sheet metal are called Fabricators or Platers).

The Work

You could be:

Pay

The figures below are only a guide. Actual salaries may vary, depending on:

A Modern Apprentice may start on the National Minimum Wage (NMW). The apprentice rate, for those aged under 19 or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship, is £5.28 an hour (1 April 2023). Some employers may pay their apprentices more.

Starting salaries for sheet metal workers are normally in the range of £10.00 to £15.00 an hour. Experienced workers can earn up to £20.00 an hour. Bonuses and extra pay for shift work are common.

Conditions

Workforce Employment Status

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Getting In

Sheet metal workers work in a variety of industries. These include civil engineering, shipbuilding, aerospace, coach building, agricultural machinery and packaging.

Workforce Education Levels (UK)

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Job Outlook Scotland

Employment

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Job Outlook Scotland and UK

  Scotland
2022
752
0.9 %
RISE
2027
759
  United Kingdom
2022
12218
0.2 %
FALL
2027
12189

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What Does it Take?

You need to be:

You need to have:

Training

Getting On

After gaining experience, you may be able to gain promotion to jobs such as foreman or forewoman, trainer, inspector and manager.

Contacts

The following organisations may be able to provide further information.

Enginuity (formerly SEMTA)
Tel: 0845 643 9001
E-mail: Customer.Services@enginuity.org
Website: https://enginuity.org/
Twitter: @Enginuity_Org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnginuityOrg

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