Sheet Metal Worker Apprenticeships
Forge a new career. Find out how MEGT can help you.
Sheet metal workers don’t just bend metal - they shape the modern world
As a sheet metal worker, you’ll enjoy a dynamic career mastering specialised skills to craft and install metal structures.
What does a sheet metal worker do?
Sheet metal workers work with steel and other materials to create products and components for construction and manufacturing.
- You’ll typically find sheet metal workers or ‘fabricators’ in factories, using tools and equipment to process sheet metal.
- Sheetmetal fabrication is used to make items like kitchen equipment, car bodies, tanks, elevators, traffic signage, and parts like screws and caps.
- Those in the sheet metal trade may specialise in sheet metal fabrication, assembly, installation, aircraft components, or decorative copper work.
As a sheet metal worker a typical day could look like:
- Looking at blueprints and specs to work out what’s needed for the job
- Selecting and metal stock dimensions
- Marking out, cutting shaping, and forming metal goods
- Assembling parts by welding, riveting and other methods
- Finishing products by polishing and cleaning
- Using hand tools, power tools and forklifts
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Average salary
$65,000
Career perks
Hands-on Potential for overtime pay
Where you’ll work
Indoors or outdoors Confined space Factories High-temperature environments City or regional areas
A career in sheet metal work would suit someone who is:
- Active
- Practical
- Detail-oriented
- Safety conscious
- Physically strong
Get answers fast about sheet metal apprenticeships
Sheet metal trades apprenticeship teaches skills required for making products with steels and other materials and how to handle tools the right way.
Qualified tradespeople supervise apprentices to:
- Use heavy machinery and computer softwares
- Cut, bend and stamp sheet metal to match design concepts
- Weld, solder, bolt, braze and rivet sheet metal
It's easy to apply for a sheet metal apprenticeship through MEGT’s Job Board.
- Check out the MEGT Job Board in the top right-hand corner of our website.
- Search for ‘sheet metal apprenticeship’ on the Job Board.
- Apply online – send your resume and cover letter directly to employers.
- Polish up the interview skills and land a job as an apprentice!
After finishing your four-year apprenticeship, including your Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade, you will be qualified to work as a sheet metal trades worker.
Once you’ve gained some experience, you can specialise as a technician in different areas.
Certificate II refers to a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for the workplace or academic studies. While it’s not required, it may help you to prepare for a Certificate III.
Ready to start your sheet metal apprenticeship?
Why do an apprenticeship?
Earn while you learn
Get paid while you gain hands-on experience with your host employer
Combine theory and practice
Get classroom learning like TAFE to get the right mix of practical skills and theory
Get set up for success
Receive ongoing training, guidance, and supervision to help you succeed in your new job
Work with a mentor
Take advantage of our mentoring support service for the best apprenticeship outcome