fitter - metal fabrication
About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Rural area
Responsibilities
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
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
Forklift Operator Certification Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
Experience and specialization
Welding techniques
MIG TIG Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Frame fabrication and installation
Aluminum framing members
Additional information
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 Initiative Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth