Overview
Full job description
or equivalent experience
Work setting
In shop
Tasks
Lay out reference points and patterns
Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
Read and interpret blueprints
Weld or bolt sections together
Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
Construct patterns and templates
Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
Apprenticeship training
Level one apprenticeship training
Level two apprenticeship training
Welding Techniques
Plasma ARC
Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and Machinery Experience
Brakes and presses
Cutting torches
Drills
Grinder
Saws
Area of specialization
Structural metal or steel
Platework
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Hand-eye co-ordination
Attention to detail
Fast-paced environment
Overtime required
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots