metal fabricator

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Determine materials required
• 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
• Install fabricated components in final product
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Determine weldability of materials
• Verify accuracy and completeness of data
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

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

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes and presses
• Cutting torches
• Drills
• Grinder
• Shears
• Saws

Area of work experience

• Metal cutting

Type of industry experience

• Metal fabrication

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Tanks
• Custom fabrication

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Initiative
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)