fitter - metal fabrication
Your 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 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).
Equipment and machinery experience
- Cutting torches.
- Grinder.
- Saws.
Area of specialization Structural metal or steel.
Transportation/travel information Valid driver's licence.
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Attention to detail.
- Fast-paced environment.
- Work under pressure.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Sound discrimination.
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Initiative.
- Organized.
- Reliability.
- Team player.
- Values and ethics.
- Flexibility.
- Dependability.
- Hardworking.
2 years to less than 3 years.
Other
Work site environment Outdoors.
Employment terms options
- Evening.
- Shift.
Employment terms options
- Morning.
- Day.
- Weekend.
- Overtime required.
- Overtime available.