Fabricate, install and repair ductwork, roofing components and metal assemblies used in HVAC, buildings and industrial applications. Work blends shop fabrication and field installation.
Lay out and cut metal, form ducts and flashings, assemble fittings, install duct systems, and seal and insulate joints per specifications.
Shop fabrication and construction sites including rooftops and mechanical rooms. Work varies between indoor shop precision and outdoor installations.
Cutting, bending and lifting sheet metal, working at heights on roofs, and handling awkward large pieces — requires good spatial awareness and physical endurance.
Shears, brake presses, hand seaming tools, power drills, rivet guns, ductwork tools, welding gear for certain assemblies and PPE.
Good fit for people who like both fabrication and fieldwork, enjoy working with metal shapes and taking precise measurements to tight tolerances.
Typically a 3–4 year apprenticeship with school blocks; Red Seal designation available in many provinces for interprovincial mobility.
Learn basic shop layout, cutting and forming, simple duct assembly, safe rooftop practices and attend initial in-school modules.
Employer apprenticeships, union entry, or trades college programs in sheet metal fabrication and HVAC support.
Versatile trade with shop and field roles, steady demand in construction and retrofit projects, and opportunities into HVAC, architectural or industrial metalwork.
Physical work with cuts and sharp edges, rooftop safety risks, and variable weather exposure on installations.
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