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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

GearTrade Skills

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  • Performs layout.
  • Employs tools, equipment and measuring instruments.
  • Fits and fastens components and subcomponents.
  • Prepares work area and equipment schedules.
  • Identifies materials.
  • Demonstrates common trade practices.
  • Loads finished assemblies.
  • Performs welding activities.
  • Handles materials.
  • Installs on-site.

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

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  • mig welding (GMAW)
  • nesting
  • stick welding (SMAW)
  • structural drawings
  • dimensioning
  • blueprint reading
  • numerical control
  • SOP
  • press brake
  • template
  • Q.A. manual
  • coping
  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
  • trial assembly
  • detail drawings
  • FCAW
  • layout
  • ironworker
  • tig welding (GTAW)

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

General Wage

  • Average - $21.87
  • Minimum - $16.00
  • Maximum - $29.00

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