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Sheet Metal Workers and Roofers International Association – Local 409

SHEET METAL WORKER

Sheet metal workers design, create, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal products, including heating, venting, and air conditioning systems, pollution control systems, and other metal structures. They work indoors and outdoors, on construction sites and in shops.

Responsibilities:

• Build and install products such as eavestroughs, air and heat ducts, roof decking, and sheet metal buildings
• Lay out, measure, and mark sheet metal
• Work with computerized equipment to cut, bend, or straighten sheet metal
• Fasten metal seams and use welding equipment to join sheets of metal
• Polish seams, joints, and rough surfaces
• Read and interpret sketches and work specifications

ROOFER

Roofers install, maintain, repair, and replace roofs using a variety of materials and methods. As part of their job, roofers will also inspect existing roofs for repair area, weatherproof, waterproof, and damp-proof roofing surfaces, foundation surfaces, floor slabs, and bridge decks. They may also install various types of flashings, drain inserts, and clamps.

Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret blueprints
• Install, maintain, repair, and replace roofing systems
• Work with a variety of materials including shingles, slates, shakes, roofing tiles, sheet metal, etc.
• Weatherproofing, waterproofing, and damp-proofing various surfaces
• Work in industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential environments
• Set up fall restraint systems to provide a safe work site

Contact Local 409 to learn more about the sheet metal and roofing trades:

Business Manager: George MacDonald
t: 902.450.5165 | Local 409