platework fabricator and fitter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Rural area

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Lay out reference points and patterns
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• Weld or bolt sections together
• Construct patterns and templates
• Install fabricated components in final product
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• MIG
• TIG
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Drug test

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player