sheet metal worker
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.
Work site environment:
- Noisy.
- Dusty.
- At heights.
- Confined spaces.
- Underground.
Work setting:
- Installation.
- Urban area.
- Shop fabrication.
- Service.
- Various locations.
- Repair.
- On-site fabrication.
- Retrofit.
- Willing to relocate.
Tasks:
- Calculate heating and cooling loads.
- Design duct systems.
- Manufacture and assemble different prefabricated fibreglass elements.
- Manufacture and assemble in the factory the ducts for hot air heating, air conditioning and ventilation.
- Manufacture and assemble water evacuation systems for buildings.
- Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements .
- Select equipment for residential and small commercial construction.
- Measure and mark sheet metal according to template.
- Prepare tenders and quotations.
- Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal.
- Operate laser cutters.
- Utilize computerized quantity take-off.
- Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces.
- Schedule work.
- Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification.
- Operate plasma cutters.
- Develop computerized pattern and layout.
- Instruct apprentices.
- Supervise other workers.
- Cut materials using power tools or by hand.
- Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment.
- Estimate costs and materials.
- Fit and join sheet metal parts.
- Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes.
Specialization or experience:
- Custom sheet metal items.
- Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
- Pre-fabricated metal buildings.
- Sheeting and cladding.
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.
- Ear plugs.
- Hard hat.
- Tools.
Personal suitability:
- Client focus.
- Dependability.
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Excellent oral communication.
- Excellent written communication.
- Judgement.
- Organized.
- Team player.
Employment terms options:
- Shift.
Experience:
Experience an asset.
Employment terms options:
- Day.