Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Noisy

Tasks

• Lay out reference points and patterns
• Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints
• 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

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Metal Fabricator Trade Certification
• Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Forklift Operator Certification

Welding techniques

• 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 specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework
• Bridges
• Tanks

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Gloves
• Hard hat
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

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

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance