Sheet Metal (Construction)
A sheet metal apprentice does the following types of jobs: layout work encompassing blueprint reading; measuring and designing of any type of project in a shop or on the job, which may include such work processes as shearing, forming, welding, soldering, fabrication and assembly; the fabrication and installation of architectural metal, which may include such items as gutters, metal roofs, flashing, tin ducts, gravel stops and coping; the assembling and installation of heating and ventilating systems for comfort; specialty-type work with stainless steel and aluminum; the installation of lockers, toilet partitions, metal pan ceiling and metal decking; and flow pipe and plastic duct work. Sheet metal apprentices also learn to weld.
Prospective applicants for apprenticeship may receive information about the different programs and application requirements by contacting the campus administrator/ apprenticeship chairperson at 2125 Commercial Avenue, (608) 246-5200.
Last Modified:
April 27, 2006
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