Oregon Labor Market Information System
Occupational Information Center

Main Menu

Data Tools
Occupational Report for Sheet Metal Workers (47-2211) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Previous Next Top

Fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products and equipment, such as ducts, control boxes, drainpipes, and furnace casings. Work may involve any of the following: setting up and operating fabricating machines to cut, bend, and straighten sheet metal; shaping metal over anvils, blocks, or forms using hammer; operating soldering and welding equipment to join sheet metal parts; inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of burred surfaces. Include sheet metal duct installers who install prefabricated sheet metal ducts used for heating, air conditioning, or other purposes.

The following related career videos are available from America's Career InfoNet:
Sheet Metal Workers
Employment Outlook for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
Statewide Employment Analysis 2006 employment is estimated to be larger than the statewide average This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the statewide average.

Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers.
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
There are 1 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 1 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker 11/17/09 Springfield DOE
State of Oregon License Information for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
Region ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)		 Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)		 75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $12.08 $15.67 $22.26 $30.51 $36.78 $23.13 $48,114
Multnomah / Washington 12.29 15.79 22.52 33.60 38.26 24.08 50,096
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 18.77 25.74 28.91 32.66 36.88 28.26 58,788
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13.41 15.29 18.13 21.38 29.43 19.33 40,207
Lane 12.97 18.52 25.34 31.76 38.25 25.17 52,365
Douglas 13.60 16.20 22.17 27.51 30.92 22.08 45,929
Jackson / Josephine 10.96 12.66 15.60 21.89 25.75 17.45 36,312
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.31 14.89 18.04 21.73 25.20 18.54 38,550
Klamath / Lake 11.11 14.35 18.91 22.73 26.51 18.93 39,372
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 3,515 4,034 519 14.8% 52 91 142
Multnomah / Washington 1,501 1,733 232 15.5% 23 39 62
Lane 463 528 65 14.0% 7 12 18
Clackamas 443 510 67 15.1% 7 11 18
Jackson / Josephine 231 271 40 17.3% 4 6 10
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 216 277 61 28.2% 6 6 12
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 211 237 26 12.3% 3 5 8
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 162 184 22 13.6% 2 4 6
Douglas 96 107 11 11.5% 1 2 4
Klamath / Lake 55 63 8 14.5% 1 1 2
Morrow / Umatilla 51 57 6 11.8% 1 1 2
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 47 57 10 21.3% 1 1 2
Coos / Curry 45 47 2 4.4% 0 1 1
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 20 26 6 30.0% 1 1 1
Baker / Union / Wallowa 20 21 1 5.0% 0 1 1
Grant / Harney / Malheur 9 8 -1 -11.1% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
Industry
Click links to view infoUSA employers		 Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 3,515
Total, All Industries Private 3,499
Construction Private 2,832
Specialty Trade Contractors Private 2,827
Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors Private 202
Building Equipment Contractors Private 2,335
Building Finishing Contractors Private 290
Manufacturing Private 569
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 367
Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing Private 219
Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing Private 114
Machinery Manufacturing Private 101
Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing Private 27
Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing Private 54
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing Private 86
Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing Private 79
Wholesale Trade Private 62
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods Private 62
Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers Private 34
Educational Requirements for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
  • Apply Building Codes
  • Apply Drafting And Mechanical Drawing Knowledge And Techniques
  • Apply Metal Forming And Shaping Techniques And Processes
  • Apply Protective Coatings
  • Apply Quality Assurance Techniques
  • Assemble Metal Components
  • Cut, Fit And Join Construction Materials
  • Fabricate Ducting
  • Fabricate Parts And Items Using Sheet Metal
  • Fabricate,Install And Repair Sheet Metal Products Such As Duct, Boxes, And Casings
  • Follow Safety Procedures
  • Identify Base Metals For Welding
  • Install Prefabricated House And Building Components
  • Lay Out Patterns On Sheet Metal
  • Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
  • Maneuver Heavy Objects
  • Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
  • Operate Machine Tools
  • Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
  • Operate Sheet Metal Fabrication Machines
  • Operate Specialized Metal Shaping Machines
  • Perform Combination Welding
  • Read And Understand Operating Manuals
  • Read Blueprints And Technical Drawings
  • Read Production Layouts
  • Read Repair Work Orders
  • Read Schematics And Specifications
  • Recognize Characteristics Of Metals Or Alloys
  • Repair Sheet Metal
  • Set Up And Operate Drilling Machines
  • Set Up Machine Tools
  • Smooth, Sharpen, Polish Or Grind Metal Objects
  • Use Acetylene Torch
  • Use Algebra
  • Use Basic Mathematics
  • Use Geometry
  • Use Laser Cutter
  • Use Measuring Devices In Construction Work Such As Transits Or Measuring Tapes
  • Weld Metal Parts
Schools and Training Providers for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
The training providers listed below offer one or more of the following programs:

Mt Hood Community College
26000 SE Stark St
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 491-6422
Programs of Training:
 Apprenticeship Division
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite1045
Portland, OR 97232
Phone: (971) 673-0760
Programs of Training:
 Northwest College of Construction
8111 NE Holman
Portland, OR 97218-4021
Phone: (503) 256-7300
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Sheet Metal Workers
Previous Next Top
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:

Lane Community College
Rogue Community College
Umpqua Community College
Related Occupations
Previous Next Top
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Sheet Metal Workers matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Structural Iron And Steel Workers 50%
Welding, Soldering, And Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, And Tenders 42%
Welders, Cutters, Solderers, And Brazers 41%
Metal Workers And Plastic Workers, All Other 39%
Lay-Out Workers, Metal And Plastic 37%
Structural Metal Fabricators And Fitters 35%
Patternmakers, Metal And Plastic 35%
Model Makers, Metal And Plastic 35%
Tool And Die Makers 34%
Drilling And Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, And Tenders, Metal And Plas 32%