What does a Sheet Metal Worker do overseas?
Fabricates and installs sheet-metal components such as ducting and enclosures.
Typical responsibilities
- Read drawings and mark out sheet metal
- Cut, bend and form components
- Assemble and fix parts by riveting, welding or fasteners
- Install ductwork and fittings
- Check dimensions and finish
What employers usually look for
- Sheet-metal fabrication experience
- Able to read drawings
- Accurate measuring and cutting skills
Typical experience
2+ years in sheet-metal work
Helpful extras
- HVAC ducting experience
- Welding skills
Physical demands
Manual work with sharp materials; PPE required.
Licences and certification
Check destination requirements for any licence, trade test or medical clearance.
A typical day
You read the drawing, mark and cut sheet metal, fold and form it, and join parts by riveting, welding or fastening. You fit ducting or panels on site, check the dimensions and clean up the work.
Questions you may be asked
Employers and recruiters often ask questions like these. There is no single right answer: be honest, give a real example from your own work and say plainly when you have not done something yet.
- How do you mark out a duct section from a drawing?
- How do you avoid injury from sharp edges?
- How do you check that parts fit before final assembly?
Staying safe on the job
Wear cut-resistant gloves, eye and ear protection and carry sheets with care.
Where this role can lead
Sheet metal workers can progress to lead fabricator or supervisor roles.
How EMIGRATLY works with this role
This page describes the role in general. Duties, pay and requirements are set by each employer and differ between destinations. EMIGRATLY is not a job board: after you register, a dedicated specialist reviews your profile and matches you against the exclusive employer contracts we hold, including ones that are not listed publicly.