sheet metal worker

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty
• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Underground

Work setting

• Installation
• Urban area
• Shop fabrication
• Service
• Various locations
• Repair
• On-site fabrication
• Retrofit
• Willing to relocate

Tasks

• Calculate heating and cooling loads
• Design duct systems
• Manufacture and assemble different prefabricated fibreglass elements
• Manufacture and assemble in the factory the ducts for hot air heating, air conditioning and ventilation
• Manufacture and assemble water evacuation systems for buildings
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Select equipment for residential and small commercial construction
• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
• Operate laser cutters
• Utilize computerized quantity take-off
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
• Schedule work
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
• Operate plasma cutters
• Develop computerized pattern and layout
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand
• Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment
• Estimate costs and materials
• Fit and join sheet metal parts
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes

Specialization or experience

• Custom sheet metal items
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system
• Pre-fabricated metal buildings
• Sheeting and cladding

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Tight deadlines

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Hard hat
• Tools

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Judgement
• Organized
• Team player

Employment terms options

• Shift

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day