Fitter - Metal Fabrication

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

• 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

• MIG
• TIG
• Plasma ARC
• ARC spot

• Cutting torches
• Grinder
• Saws

Structural metal or steel

Valid driver's licence

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Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters

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

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

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

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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).