About the position Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operations and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) • Build, erect, assemble, install, dismantle, and maintain parts made of copper, brass, tin, zinc, white/black metal of 10 gauge and lighter, including brazing, soldering, tinning and leading • Bend, fit, cut, thread, braze, connect and disconnect air, water, gas, oil and steam pipes • Operate pipe threading machines • Perform oxy-propane and arc welding • Move locomotives • Carry out miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager Requirements • 18 years of age or older • High School Diploma/GED • Valid Driver's License • One year experience reading and interpreting technical drawings or schematics • One year experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) • One year experience using oxy-propane torch • One year of pipefitting experience Nice-to-haves • Experience in Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) and/or Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) • Three years combined sheet metal, fabrication, and/or pipefitting experience Benefits • Paid training, including travel and lodging as required • Competitive pay rates with a structured apprenticeship program
See More Details >>Becoming a sheet metal worker in Cumberland, MD, typically begins with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of training under licensed professionals. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with a projected 0.2% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices earn an average of $15.30 per hour in Maryland, with an annual overtime average of $4,936. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like the Sheet Metal Workers Local 83 help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
