structural steel fabricator

Education

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

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Dusty

Tasks

• Lay out reference points and patterns
• 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

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

Employment terms options

• Morning

Experience

• 5 years or more

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance