Racking Worker (Sheet Metal Worker)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A skilled trade that manufactures products and parts by cutting, bending, and forming metal sheets through welding and assembly.
Description
Racking workers (sheet metal workers) manufacture products and parts by cutting, bending and forming metal sheets such as steel and aluminum plates, and assembling them using methods like welding and riveting. They handle a wide variety of products, including architectural ducts, signs, metal covers, and machine parts, read drawings, and operate processing machines such as press brakes, shearing machines, and roll benders. After processing, they perform welding and finishing with grinders, inspect dimensions and quality, and deliver the products. With accumulated experience, the ability to adjust processing conditions, select tools, and improve efficiency in subsequent processes is required.
Future Outlook
Demand for construction, equipment, and machine parts remains firm, and while demand for metal processing is stable, robotization and automation are advancing, increasing the value of personnel proficient in advanced skills and machine operation.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Processing / Factory Employment / Manufacturing Industry
Career Path
Apprentice Sheet Metal Worker → Craftsman (Skilled Worker) → Site Leader → Factory Manager → Independence/Entrepreneurship
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading Skills / Metal Cutting / Metal Sheet Bending Fabrication / Welding Techniques (Arc Welding, Gas Welding)
Recommended Skills
CAD/CAM / Measurement and Inspection Techniques / Surface Treatment Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because small dimensional errors can lead to part defects. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves handling heavy metal sheets and long hours of standing work. |
Related Qualifications
- Arc Welding Special Training
- Skills Certification (Sheet Metal Welding Work)
Aliases
- Sheet Metal Craftsman
- Sheet Metal Worker
Related Jobs
- Metal Fabricator
- Painter
- Welder