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.