metal fabricator

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Noisy.
• Dusty.
• Outdoors.
• Work setting: Urban area.

Tasks:

• 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.

Welding techniques:

• MIG.
• TIG.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Brakes and presses.
• Grinder.

Area of specialization:

• Structural metal or steel.
• Platework.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Team player.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.
3. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

5 years or more.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.