Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

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 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

Welding techniques

- MIG
- TIG
- Plasma ARC
- ARC spot

Equipment and machinery experience

- Cutting torches
- Grinder
- Saws

Area of specialization

Structural metal or steel

Transportation/travel information

Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters

OBJECTIVE

Interest in setting up and operating heavy-duty metalworking machines such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill and otherwise form heavy metal components

METHODICAL

Interest in forming heavy metal components using heavy-duty metalworking machines, in assembling components to form subunits and complete units, and in installing fabricated components in final products

INNOVATIVE

Interest in compiling information to determine materials required, and to construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts

The abilities related to this job are shown along with your selected abilities.

Typical ability expectations for this job

Do you like working with grinders and welding machines? Are you strong detail-oriented? Then you may want to frame yourself a career as a metal fabricator (fitter).

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📌 Fitter - Metal Fabrication (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta
📍 Edmonton