metal fabricator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine materials required
• Interpret engineering drawings and others’ instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation
• Lay out reference points and patterns
• Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• Weld or bolt sections together
• Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
• Construct patterns and templates
• Install fabricated components in final product
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized