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Document Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Overview

Metal fabricators (fitters) are individuals who work with ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including plate and structural steel sections, to produce or repair component parts for bridges, buildings, towers, platforms, steel stairs and hand rails or other assemblies and structures made from steel.

Individuals in this occupational group can be found employed in structural steel and manufacturing plants as well as in heavy machinery and ship building companies. They may be requested to fabricate pressure vessels, structural steel, boilers, tanks, shells, chutes, hoppers, stacks and other heavy steel components on a custom-made b... Complete Description

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  • Demonstrates common trade practices.
  • Fabricates detail materials.
  • Utilizes various shop drawings, sketches and fabrication drawings.
  • Fits and fastens components and subcomponents.
  • Identifies materials.
  • Handles materials.
  • Performs layout.
  • Develops individual job plan and schedule.
  • Installs on-site.
  • Performs welding activities.

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  • reflective vest and coveralls
  • drift pins
  • safety boots
  • face shields
  • safety harness
  • safety glasses
  • fire resistant clothing
  • self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
  • gloves
  • hard hats
  • assorted wrenches
  • dogs and wedges
  • dust mask
  • hearing protectors
  • reflective gauntlet
  • c-clamps
  • respirator
  • ballpeen hammer
  • bar clamps
  • welding helmets

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  • plate roll
  • trial assembly
  • blueprint reading
  • torque tightening
  • press brake
  • coping
  • tig welding (GTAW)
  • mig welding (GMAW)
  • blocking
  • dimensioning
  • tack weld
  • SOP
  • trammel points
  • numerical control
  • notching
  • tirfor
  • tolerance
  • nibbling
  • Q.A. manual

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for British Columbia, Vancouver & Lower Mainland Southwest [change]

General Wage

  • Average - $26.29
  • Minimum - $18.00
  • Maximum - $32.47

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