Sheet Metal Worker in Nova Scotia

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Manufacture and assemble in the factory the ducts for hot air heating, air conditioning and ventilation
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine work requirements
• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
• Prepare tenders and quotations
• Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
• Utilize computerized quantity take-off
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
• Instruct apprentices
• Supervise other workers
• Cut materials using power tools or by hand
• Estimate costs and materials
• Fit and join sheet metal parts
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Aerial lift and aerial work platform Certification
• Sheet Metal Worker Trade Certification
• Sheet Metal Worker Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• ARC
• Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG)
• Resistance or spot welding
• Shielded metal ARC (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten ARC (GTAW) (TIG)

Specialization or experience

• Custom sheet metal items

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver’s licence
• Vehicle supplied by employer

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available