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What They Do |
 | Sheet metal workers fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products. |
| Boilermakers and structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters fabricate, assemble, erect, and repair boilers, tanks, pressure vessels, platework, and other heavy metal products/structures. |
| Ironworkers fabricate, erect, hoist, install, repair, and service structural ironwork, precast concrete, curtain walls, ornamental iron, and other metals used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other structures. |
| Blacksmiths forge chains, wrought iron fixtures, agricultural implements, structural components, and other metal items. |
| Die setters select dies and set up forging machines. |
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Where They Find Work — Top Occupational Areas |
| Fabricated metal product manufacturing |
20.0% |
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| Other services (except public administration) |
13.0% |
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| Machinery manufacturing |
11.0% |
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| Primary metal manufacturing |
4.0% |
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| Motor vehicle parts manufacturing |
3.0% |
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People in this group work for:
| Construction contractors |
| Sheet metal fabrication and welding shops |
| Manufacturers of sheet metal and fabricated metal products, structural steel, boilers, platework, aircraft, |
| heavy machinery and transportation equipment |
| Sheet metal work, welding, and ironwork contractors |
| Ship building companies |
| The unionization rate (47%) is close to the average (32%) for all occupations. |
| The highest concentrations (per 10,000 people) of are found in Alberta and Prince Edward Island while the lowest concentrations are in New Brunswick and Newfoundland. |
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