fitter-welder, structural metal and platework
Your tasks
- Determine materials required.
- Interpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation.
- 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.
Requirements
Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Welding techniques
- MIG.
- TIG.
- Plasma ARC.
- ARC spot.
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW).
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
Equipment and machinery experience
- Cutting torches.
- Drills.
- Grinder.
Area of specialization
- Structural metal or steel.
- Platework.
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
- Welding helmet.
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
2 years to less than 3 years.
Other
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.