fitter-welder, structural metal and platework

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Welding technology / welder
• Metal fabricator
• or equivalent experience

Tasks

• Determine materials required
• 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
• Install fabricated components in final product
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Fit and weld parts together
• Read blueprints and drawings

Welding techniques

• MIG
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG)

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence
• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

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?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Parking available