Sheet-Metal Fabrication and Installation Specialist The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing sheet-metal equipment. • Responsibilities include planning, fabricating, installing, and maintaining sheet-metal fixtures in good repair. • Layout work from blueprints or specifications. Required Skills: • Proficiency in operating various types of sheet-metal working machines. • Ability to use hand tools in cutting, bending, forming, shaping, fitting, assembling, and installing sheet-metal articles as required. Benefits: • Opportunity to gain experience in a dynamic work environment.
See More Details >>Embarking on a career as a sheet metal worker in Texarkana, TX, typically begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about three to five years, requiring approximately 8,000 hours of on-the-job training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 126,200 sheet metal workers nationwide, with an average hourly wage of $21.23, translating to approximately $849.20 per week. Trade schools, unions, and training centers help aspiring sheet metal workers find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $56,000 annually for experienced professionals.
