apprentice sheet metal worker

Education:

No degree, certificate or diploma.

Work site environment:

• Noisy.
• Dusty.
• At heights.

Work setting:

• Installation.
• Shop fabrication.
• Various locations.
• On-site fabrication.

Tasks:

• Manufacture and assemble in the factory the ducts for hot air heating, air conditioning and ventilation.
• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template.
• Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal.
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces.
• Operate plasma cutters.
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand.
• Fit and join sheet metal parts.
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.

Specialization or experience:

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.

Security and safety:

• Bondable.
• Basic security clearance.
• Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.
• Bending, crouching, kneeling.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Tight deadlines.

Own tools/equipment:

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

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Judgement.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

Do you have experience working in this field?.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• To be determined.
• Day.
• Overtime available.

Green job:

Involves duties and responsibilities that lead to positive environmental outcomes.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

Wellness program.