5211 — Sheet metal workers

What this occupation covers

Sheet metal workers mark out, cut, shape and join sheet metal using hand or machine tools to make and repair sheet metal products and components (excluding vehicle bodywork).

Typical duties

examines drawings and specifications to assess job requirements

uses template, measuring instruments and tools to mark out layout lines and reference points

uses hand or machine tools to bend, roll, fold, press or beat cut sheet metal

assembles prepared parts and joins them by bolting, welding or soldering

finishes product by grinding, filing, cleaning and polishing

repairs damaged metal parts such as copper sheets and tubes by beating, riveting, soldering, welding and fitting replacement parts

checks final product to ensure conformity with specifications

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades. Training is usually via apprenticeship including practical experience and technical training and relevant NVQs at level 2 and 3 are available.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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