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Typical Entry -Level Education:
High school diploma or equivalent
On-the-job Training:
Apprenticeship
Work Environment:
Sheet metal workers often lift heavy materials and stand for long periods of time. Those who install sheet metal must often bend, climb, and squat. Most work full time.
How to Become a Sheet Metal Worker:
Sheet metal workers employed in construction typically learn their trade through an apprenticeship. Those employed in manufacturing typically learn on the job or at a technical school.
Resources:
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* State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism “Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics” Data (2023): https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/employment-and-wages-by-occupation/
Career information from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (2023): https://www.bls.gov/ooh/