fitter, structural steel

Additional Information

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• In shop

Tasks

• Lay out reference points and patterns
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• 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
• Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Green job

• Requires specialized environmental skills or knowledge

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 44 to 50 hours per week