- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work site environment
Dusty
Work setting
Manufacture
Tasks
Determine materials requiredInterpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operationLay out reference points and patternsPlan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficientlyStudy engineering drawings and blueprintsStudy engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirementsAssemble and fit plates and sections to form structuresWeld or bolt sections togetherSet up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machinesConstruct patterns and templatesInstall fabricated components in final productRig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
Welding techniques
MIGTIGPlasma ARCARC spotFlux core arc welding (FCAW)Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
Brakes and pressesCutting torchesDrillsGrinderShearsUse computer numerical control (CNC) machinesAutoCADSaws
Area of specialization
Structural metal or steel
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demandingManual dexterityHand-eye co-ordinationCombination of sitting, standing, walkingAttention to detail
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationInitiativeOrganizedReliabilityTeam playerValues and ethics