Fabricator, Metal – Structural Metal And Platework in Dartmouth

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Noisy
• Cold/refrigerated
• Dusty
• 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

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

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

Equipment and machinery experience

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

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel
• Platework
• Bridges

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Ear plugs
• Hard hat
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• 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
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available