fitter - structural metal fabrication

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• or equivalent experience
  
  

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot
  
  

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Lay out reference points and patterns
• 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

• Metal Fabricator Trade Certification
• Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
  
  

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
  
  

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brakes and presses
• Cutting torches
• Drills
• Grinder
• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines
• Saws
  
  

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework
  
  

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Drug test
  
  

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Overtime required
  
  

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

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

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
  
  

Other Benefits

• Other benefits