Low Rise Residential Sheet Metal Installers install sheet metal air-handling and ventilation systems in low-rise residential buildings without common air-conditioned areas. Specific work settings include self-contained single-family dwellings like detached, semi-detached, town, and linked homes with wood frame construction.
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Wage Rate
Apprentice wage increases with skill and experience. Fully qualified workers earn an average of $35.00-$44.00 per hour.
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Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R)
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Do you have good manual dexterity, an eye for dimension and detail, and enjoy working with your hands/power tools? | ||
Do you have good analytical and problem-solving skills? | ||
Are you able to follow Health & Safety guidelines? | ||
Can you lift 50lbs comfortably? Are you able to travel for work? | ||
Are you good at visualizing, reading drawings, or creating a freehand sketch? | ||
Would you enjoy interacting with site supervisors, customers, suppliers, co-workers and other tradespeople to get the job done? | ||
Do you have excellent time-management skills? Are you an organized person? |
If you checked YES to the majority of these questions, a career as a Residential (Low Rise) Sheet Metal Installer (308R) may be for you!
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