fabricator, structural metal

Work site environment

• Noisy
• At heights
• Dusty
• Hot
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Urban area

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
• Construct patterns and templates
• Install fabricated components in final product
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes and presses
• Cutting torches
• Drills
• Grinder
• Shears
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• AutoCAD
• Saws

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• On-site amenities