Languages English or French

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

4th Period Apprentice; Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Red Seal Certificate; Metal Fabricator Trade Certification

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Specific Skills

Weld or bolt sections together; Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines; Lay out reference points and patterns; Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures; Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently; Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Shears; Saws; Grinder; Drills; Cutting torches; Brakes and presses

Additional Skills Read and interpret blueprints

Area of Specialization Tanks; Structural metal or steel; Platework

Welding Techniques

TIG; MIG; Flux core arc welding (FCAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Work Location Information In shop

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized