metal fabricator

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)