sheet metal worker, construction

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Various locations
• Repair
• On-site fabrication
• Retrofit

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand
• Estimate costs and materials
• Fit and join sheet metal parts
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Construction specialization

• Industrial, commercial and institutional

Specialization or experience

• Copper or metal roofs
• Custom sheet metal items
• Eavestroughing and flashing

Additional information

Security and safety

• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Repetitive tasks

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Hard hat
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance