Sheet Metal Duct Installers
| Description |
OES Code: 87805 |
Sheet metal duct installers make, install, and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems used in buildings and similar structures. They may also construct polution control systems.
Wages by California County
• OES Survey
• CCOIS Survey
Employment Trends, California
| Employment 1998 |
3,900 |
| Projected Employment 2008 |
5,200 |
| Percent Change 1998-2008 |
33.3% |
| Separations 1998-2008 |
1,200 |
Employment Trends, San Joaquin County
| Employment 1999 |
60 |
| Projected Employment 2006 |
90 |
| Percent Change 1999-2006 |
50% |
| Separations 1999-2006 |
10 |
Employment Trends by California County
Working Conditions
Sheet metal duct installers work in shop environments, where components of duct systems are made, as well as installation sites. Both fabrication and installation are usually done indoors.
Skills & Other Requirements
The following skills are important for sheet metal duct installers: Apply Building Codes; Apply Drafting/Mechanical Drawing Knowledge & Techniques; Cut, Fit & Join Construction Materials; Erect Scaffold; Fabricate Ducting; Fabricate Parts/Items Using Sheet Metal; File Metal/Plastic; Install Prefabricated House/Building Components; Lay Out Patterns On Sheet Metal; Move And Lift Heavy Objects; Operate Power Construction Equipment; Read And Apply Information; Read Tape Measure; Read Technical Drawings & Specifications; Repair Sheet Metal; Select Materials For Manufacturing Using Sheet Metal; Use Hand/Power Tools; Use Measuring Devices In Construction & Extraction Work.
For a list of current job listing, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank. |
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References
Oregon Labor Market Information System Occupational Information Center
Related Occupations: Insulation Workers, Reinforcing Metal Workers
Training: California Training and Education Providers (CTEP) |
