Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Metal Fabricator (Fitter)
Trade code:
437A
Non-compulsory
A Metal Fabricator (Fitter) builds, assembles and repairs products made of ferrous and non ferrous metals for use in a wide variety of manufacturing and construction industries. Specifically, a Metal Fabricator (Fitter):
reads and interprets engineered drawings, sketches, codes and standards
plans the sequence of tasks and executes fabrication safely and efficiently
performs calculations and applies shop formulas by using mathematical methods to develop patterns
completes the task of measuring, marking and laying out a variety of plate and structural shapes
sets up and operates trade specific machinery to cut and form parts to be assembled
assembles and fits parts to form sub-assemblies or complete units used in the manufacturing process
connects components using various welding processes and mechanical fasteners
utilizes material handling, rigging, hoisting and lifting equipment safely
performs job duties safely and with precision ensuring compliance with drawings and applicable codes and standards
