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What is a Sheet Metal Worker?

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Did you know that a sheet metal worker is a varied and diverse skill and trade? In fact, it’s one of the most diverse. Sheet metal contractors work with lots of different people in different trades on commercial, industrial, and residential buildings. If you enjoy math and laying out plans and designs, this is the contracting job for you.

What does a sheet metal worker do? A sheet metal worker uses sheet metal to construct roofs, gutters, ventilation, siding, heating and AC systems, restaurant equipment, cars, signage, handrails, and many other things that are built with metal. Along with sheet metal, these workers also know how to work with fiberglass and plastic. They are trained in the testing, adjusting, and balancing of mechanical systems.

On the job, sheet metal workers determine the type and amount of materials needed for a specific project or job. Then, they will take the materials and measure, cut, bend, etc. to them to make products.

Here are some other job responsibilities of a sheet metal worker:

Drill holes in metal
Install metal sheets
Fasten seams or joints
Alter parts
Measure and mark dimensions
Select the sheet metal or nonmetallic material
Sheet Metal workers work both in a shop and at construction sites. Sometimes, sheet metal workers maintain equipment. There work can be done in both places but most often on site.

To become a sheet metal contractor in the State of Florida, a person mu pass the Florida Business and Finance exam and the Florida sheet metal exam to get a contractor’s license. There are seminars to help prepare people for the exam. Various levels and combinations of experience is required to get the license.

Think you want to be a sheet metal worker? This job can be very creative. You get to test your mind and physical strength daily. Looking to get your Florida Contractor’s license? We can help you get you license fast and easy. Click here or call us at 239-777-1028.

 

 

Veteran Contractor License Information

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On July 1 2016, new provisions went into effect when it comes to a contractor’s license for United States military veterans. When applying for a contractor’s license a veterans’ military service can be used toward the licensure experience requirements. To receive credit for relevant military training and education, the following three points must be met to receive credit.

  1. Up to three years of active duty service in the military can be applied to the contractor license requirements; the type of duty or training does not matter.
  2. At least one additional year of active experience as a foreman in the trade, either civilian or military, is required to fulfill the experience requirement of Chapter 489.111(2)(c) of the regulations.
  3. Credit toward the requirements for licensure for military experience, training, and education received and completed during service in the U.S. Armed Forces, if it all is related to what is required for the licensure.

Looking forward, on October 1, 2017, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation together with the Construction Industry Licensing Board will prepare and submit the report “Construction and Electrical Contracting Veteran Applicant Statistics;” this will be given to the Governor of Florida, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Inside the report, they will find the number of applicants who identify as a veteran; the number of approved veterans for a contractor’s license; the number of denied veterans and why they were, information regarding how long it took to processing these applications for the veterans; and lastly, recommendation on how the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation can better meet the needs of veterans applying to a contractor’s license.

As a contractor licensing company, we can work with U.S. veterans apply and receive their Florida contractor’s license. We take pride in making the process easy and as stress-free as possible. When you work with us, you just simply provide us with some information and we do the work for you. This can all be done over the phone. To learn more about getting at Florida contractor’s license, click here or call us at 239-777-1028.