Resume template · Updated October 2026
Sheet metal worker resume template
Short answer
Leslie suits a sheet metal worker: a centred header and blue accent lines give a clean, professional look, with experience first so fabrication and installation work stands out. The fictional sample fabricates and installs HVAC ductwork for commercial buildings, lays out fittings and runs shop machines. Show projects, fabrication and install work, machines and safety.
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Patrick is a fictional journeyman sheet metal worker. Replace every detail with your own before you send it.
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Why Leslie suits a sheet metal worker resume
Leslie prints a centred name and contact line, then summary and experience under blue accent rules. Shops and contractors read your work history first, and this neat page shows it clearly without design that distracts.
Second choice: Daniel. Daniel puts skills first as pills, a fit for workers who mostly run shop machines.
What goes in each section, in Leslie's order
Leslie prints its sections in a fixed order, the same in the PDF and the Word file. Here is that order for this sample, and what to put in each section.
- Professional Summary. Shop or field work, project types, years of experience and status.
- Work Experience. Bullets on fabrication, installation, layout, machines, projects, crews and safety.
- Skills. Fabrication, layout, installation, machines, drawings and safety.
- Education. Apprenticeship or trade school with the year.
- Certifications. Safety and trade certificates with the issuer and year.
The sample resume as text
The same content as the files above, so you can copy a line or compare it with your own.
Patrick Doyle
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker, HVAC Ductwork
Boston, MA | patrick.doyle@example.com | (617) 555-0158 | linkedin.com/in/sample-patrick-doyle
Journeyman sheet metal worker with nine years in commercial HVAC. Fabricate fittings in the shop and install ductwork on offices, labs and schools.
Experience
Journeyman Sheet Metal Worker, Bay State Mechanical, Boston, MA (05/2019 to Present)
- Install supply, return and exhaust ductwork on commercial projects up to 300,000 square feet.
- Lay out and fabricate fittings by hand and with plasma cutter software.
- Run press brakes, rollers and seamers in the shop.
- Lead installs on lab exhaust systems with strict seal and leak test requirements.
- Work safely from lifts and scaffolds, with no incidents in five years.
- Train apprentices on layout and installation.
Sheet Metal Apprentice, Harbor HVAC Contractors, Quincy, MA (06/2014 to 04/2019)
- Fabricated duct in the shop.
- Helped hang duct and set equipment.
- Completed apprenticeship classes.
Education
Sheet Metal Apprenticeship, Sheet Metal, Boston Sheet Metal Training Center (05/2019)
Certifications
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction, OSHA Outreach Training Program (2019)
Skills
Duct fabrication, Duct installation, Layout, Leak testing, Shop drawings, Plasma cutter, Press brake, Aerial lifts, Training apprentices
How to make the sample yours
Show shop and field work
Fabrication in the shop and installation on site. Both skills make you more useful.
List machines
Plasma cutters, brakes, rollers and coil lines you run. Shops often hire for the machines they already have.
Describe layout
Fittings you lay out by hand or with software. Accurate layout saves material and rework.
Name projects
Building types and sizes you worked on.
Show safety
Training and incident-free time, including work at height.
Keywords to keep where they are true
Terms this kind of resume is usually searched for. Use the posting's exact wording, and only for work you have done.
- sheet metal worker
- HVAC ductwork
- duct fabrication
- duct installation
- layout
- plasma cutter
- press brake
- shop drawings
- commercial HVAC
- aerial lifts
- OSHA 10
- journeyman sheet metal
Mistakes to avoid
- Machines you cannot run safely.
- No project or task details.
- Lapsed safety cards.
- Long lists of every job site.
How the sample PDF reads in text extractors
We exported this sample with Resumity's PDF exporter in Chrome on 2026-10-29 and read the file back with three open-source text extractors. This shows whether software that turns a PDF into text can recover it; it is not a test of any commercial applicant tracking system. How we test templates.
| Extractor | Name, email, phone | Headings | Bullets intact |
|---|---|---|---|
| pdf.js 4.10.38 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
| pdftotext (Xpdf) 4.00 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
| pypdf 6.13.0 | All found | 5 of 5 | 9 of 9 |
Frequently asked questions
What should a sheet metal worker resume focus on?
Fabrication, installation, layout, machines, projects and safety. Contractors want workers who build and install accurate ductwork safely. Lead with whether you work in the shop, the field or both.
How do I show my experience level?
State apprentice year or journeyworker status and your years in the trade. List the building types you have worked on.
Should I list layout software?
Yes, if you use it with plasma cutters or other machines. Hand layout skills are also valued, so mention both. If you program machines or nest parts, describe that work in a bullet.
How do I move into foreman roles?
Show crews you led, apprentices you trained and installs you planned. Reading drawings and coordinating with other trades are key.
Is this template right for architectural sheet metal or roofing work?
Yes. Replace ductwork with flashing, panels or roofing details and list the materials you use. Mention any custom pieces you built, because they show precision.
How long should the resume be?
One page. Keep fabrication, install and safety at the top.
Will applicant tracking systems read this Leslie PDF?
The sample PDF read back with its contact details, all 5 section headings and all 9 bullets intact in three open-source text extractors (pdf.js, pdftotext and pypdf). Commercial systems such as Workday, Greenhouse or Taleo were not tested, and each employer configures its own.
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