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Sheet Metal Worker resume skills and keywords

In 32 Sheet Metal Worker job postings from 19 employers analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills are Hand tools (50 %), Welding (41 %), Measuring (31 %), Ventilation (28 %) and Ladders (28 %). Of the top 30 skills, 25 are hard skills, tools or certifications and 5 are soft skills.

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Top 30 skills in Sheet Metal Worker job postings

Skills requested in 32 Sheet Metal Worker job postings, by share of postings
SkillShare of postingsType
Hand tools50 %Tool
Welding41 %Hard skill
Measuring31 %Hard skill
Ventilation28 %Hard skill
Ladders28 %Hard skill
CNC28 %Tool
Communication25 %Soft skill
Impact Assessment25 %Hard skill
Carpentry19 %Hard skill
Driver license16 %Certification
Technical Drawing16 %Hard skill
HVAC systems16 %Hard skill
Attention to detail16 %Soft skill
Soldering16 %Hard skill
Teamwork12 %Soft skill
Plumbing12 %Hard skill
OSHA12 %Certification
Material handling12 %Hard skill
PPE12 %Hard skill
Continuous improvement12 %Hard skill
Framing12 %Hard skill
Artificial Intelligence12 %Hard skill
Machine learning12 %Hard skill
Logistics12 %Hard skill
Accountability9 %Soft skill
Quality control9 %Hard skill
Collaboration9 %Soft skill
Scaffolding9 %Hard skill
Safety protocols9 %Hard skill
Brazing9 %Hard skill

Hard skills vs soft skills vs tools and certifications

Hard skills (21)

Soft skills (5)

Tools and software (2)

Certifications and licenses (2)

Keyword phrases recruiters use

Multi-word phrases that recur across these sheet metal worker postings, with the share of postings that use each one.

interpret blueprints 25 %press brakes 25 %confined spaces 22 %stainless steel 22 %ventilation systems 22 %measure cut 19 %trade school 19 %project managers 19 %business administration 19 %shear press 19 %tools/equipment 19 %skilled trades 19 %tool power tool 16 %hand tool power 16 %fabricating assembling 16 %

How to use this on your resume

Treat the table as a checklist, not a script. Put the skills you genuinely have in your skills section, using the same wording as the posting, and back the top ones with a bullet that shows the result.

Each job posting differs from the average, so compare your resume with the actual ad: paste it into the resume keyword scanner to see which terms you already have and which are missing. The ATS keywords guide explains where to place them so applicant tracking systems read them.

Skip any skill you cannot talk about in an interview; a keyword that falls apart under one question costs more than it gains. For a full layout with these skills in context, see the Sheet Metal Worker resume example. Then prepare for the Sheet Metal Worker interview questions that test them.

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Sheet Metal Worker resume skills: FAQ

Which skills matter most for a Sheet Metal Worker resume?

In 32 Sheet Metal Worker job postings analysed on October 23, 2026, the most requested skills were Hand tools (50 %), Welding (41 %), Measuring (31 %), Ventilation (28 %) and Ladders (28 %). Lead your skills section with the ones you can back up, and show them in your experience bullets too.

Should I list soft skills on a Sheet Metal Worker resume?

Yes, but prove them rather than list them. 5 of the top 30 skills in these postings are soft skills, led by Communication (25 % of postings). Show them through results in your bullets, for example a project you coordinated or a process you explained.

Which tools and certifications do Sheet Metal Worker postings ask for?

The tools and certifications named most often were Hand tools (50 %), CNC (28 %), Driver license (16 %) and OSHA (12 %). List the ones you have exactly as the posting writes them.

Where does this data come from?

From 32 public Sheet Metal Worker job postings at 19 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from Greenhouse (7) and other public job postings (25). A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 32. The data is updated quarterly and can be downloaded as a CSV.

Method and data

Source: 32 public job postings for sheet metal worker roles (titles such as Sheet Metal Worker, Sheet Metal Mechanic, Sheet Metal Fabricator and Sheet Metal Worker (m/f/d)) at 19 employers, collected on October 23, 2026 from employer applicant tracking system job boards and the open web: Greenhouse 7 and other public job postings 25. Employers in the sample include The Copper River Family of Companies, Wiehler Mechanical, Kelso Industries, Brady Services, Anduril Industries and Metrea. A skill's share is the number of postings that mention it divided by 32. Updated quarterly. Download the data: sheet-metal-worker-resume-skills.csv (CC BY 4.0). Browse skills for other roles.