Metal Fabricator (Fitter) Trade Skills

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Occupational Skills

Demonstrates common trade practices.

Uses personal protective equipment.

knowledge of WHMIS
knowledge of safety regulations
knowledge of types of equipment required for specific jobs, applications or hazards
knowledge of operations of personal protective equipment
knowledge of safe work practices
ability to utilize safety equipment
ability to read and interpret material safety data sheet (MSDS)
ability to adjust personal protective equipment
ability to apply and remove personal protective equipment

Complies with current codes and regulations.

knowledge of codes and regulations
knowledge of WHMIS, hazardous and dangerous goods
ability to interpret codes and regulations

Follows standard operating procedures (SOP).

knowledge of SOP
knowledge of location for SOP documents
ability to read and comprehend SOP
ability to comply with SOP

Maintains safe working area.

knowledge of potential hazards
knowledge of safe working procedures
knowledge of emergency plan and procedures
ability to perform housekeeping duties
ability to identify hazards
ability to correct hazards
ability to implement emergency plan
ability to establish a safe work area

Utilizes various shop drawings, sketches and fabrication drawings.

Interprets drawings.

knowledge of types and formats of drawings
knowledge of drawing conventions
knowledge of three dimensional drawings
knowledge of welding symbols
ability to take field dimensions and produce a sketch
ability to submit field dimensions for incorporation into shop drawings
ability to visualize a finished product
ability to read notes
ability to read drawings in imperial and metric dimensions
ability to recognize symbols and abbreviations
ability to interpret sectional views
ability to transfer dimensional measurements to specific materials

Interprets engineering specifications.

knowledge of codes incorporated into specifications
knowledge of shop and customer standards
ability to implement engineering specifications into actual components
ability to incorporate codes into specifications
ability to read abbreviations

Creates bill of materials.

knowledge of materials
knowledge of metric and imperial systems
knowledge of available materials
knowledge of nesting
knowledge of equipment used in various processes
ability to perform conversions between imperial and metric systems
ability to itemize
ability to make allowances for forming and cutting material

Employs tools, equipment and measuring instruments.

Uses hand tools.

knowledge of types and function of basic hand tools
knowledge of metric and imperial tool sizes
knowledge of operating procedures and techniques for hand tools
ability to match hand tools to various tasks
ability to clean and lubricate hand tools
ability to store hand tools

Operates power tools.

knowledge of types and function of air, electric and hydraulic power tools
knowledge of licensing or training requirements prior to use of explosive actuated tools
knowledge of capabilities and limitations of air, electric and hydraulic power tools
knowledge of power supply requirements for selected power tools
ability to select the power tool for the job to be performed
ability to clean and lubricate power tools
ability to store power tools

Operates stationary machinery.

knowledge of welding processes and procedures
knowledge of types and functions of stationary machinery
knowledge of operating procedures for stationary machinery
knowledge of capabilities and limitations of stationary machinery
ability to select the stationary equipment for the job to be performed

Operates mobile equipment.

knowledge of types and functions of mobile equipment
knowledge of operating procedures for mobile equipment
knowledge of capabilities and limitations of mobile equipment
ability to select the mobile equipment for the job to be performed
ability to interpret manuals

Uses rigging equipment.

knowledge of operating procedures and techniques for hoisting and lifting devices
knowledge of hoisting and lifting capacities
knowledge of hand signals
knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of types and functions of rigging, hoisting, lifting and come alongs
knowledge of load charts
ability to store rigging, hoisting and lifting devices
ability to recognize damaged, worn and defective components of lifting devices and rigging equipment
ability to calculate weights of components

Uses measuring devices.

knowledge of types and functions of measuring devices
knowledge of metric and imperial measurement and conversion between systems
knowledge of handling and storing requirements for measuring equipment
ability to check measuring devices for accuracy and calibration
ability to convert between metric and imperial measurements

Job Planning And Preparation

Receives materials.

Documents receipts of components.

knowledge of mill certificates
knowledge of bills of lading
knowledge of packing slips
ability to match packing slip with shipment
ability to place or store components
ability to forward documents
ability to verify mill certificates
ability to match materials with mill certificates
ability to incorporate mill certificates into project documents

Coordinates lay down area.

knowledge of available space
ability to sequence required materials
ability to determine size of lay down area for shipment
ability to unload shipment

Identifies structural components and pieces.

knowledge of measuring devices
knowledge of structural steel sections
knowledge of material safety data sheets
ability to match material with mill certificates
ability to locate information
ability to determine weights
ability to use material and steel handbooks

Identifies consumables.

knowledge of welding processes and procedures
knowledge of project specifications
knowledge of welding data sheets
ability to interpret welding data sheets
ability to store consumables
ability to forward documentation
ability to match consumables with materials

Identifies materials.

Verifies materials as per job specifications.

knowledge of job specifications
ability to store materials according to manufacturer’s specifications
ability to match procedures with drawings
ability to match material with mill certificates

Marks materials.

knowledge of various materials
knowledge of methods of marking
ability to mark materials to suit finishes
ability to use various types of marking equipment
ability to use various marking methods
ability to match marked material to specific component

Sequences required materials.

knowledge of project sequences
ability to perform task from start to completion
ability to interpret drawings in order to sequence materials

Matches consumables to specifications.

knowledge of project specifications
ability to select consumables according to specifications

Develops individual job plan and schedule.

Estimates size of project.

knowledge of project time
knowledge of project weight
knowledge of available equipment
ability to estimate hours required to complete job
ability to calculate percentage of project completed
ability to perform scope of the job
ability to determine equipment requirements
ability to determine assistance requirements
ability to plan and coordinate logical sequence of production operations
ability to develop flow chart for logical sequence of operations
ability to interpret flow chart for logical sequence of operations

Identifies sub-assemblies.

knowledge of welding process and procedures
knowledge of fastening techniques
ability to select equipment and tools required for producing sub-assemblies
ability to devise jigs to sub-assemblies

Prepares work area and equipment schedules.

Establishes size of area.

knowledge of work area
ability to determine size of assembly
ability to determine required work area to accommodate assembly including height required
ability to transfer dimensions from drawings to work area
ability to rotate and position components in work area for available space

Determines equipment requirements.

knowledge of final assembly
knowledge of types and functions of equipment
ability to use designated equipment
ability to calculate weight of components

Determines schedules.

knowledge of assembly sequence and procedures
knowledge of delivery date
knowledge of non-destructive examining requirements
ability to determine availability of equipment
ability to schedule equipment needs to various stages of fabrication
ability to adjust schedules to meet changing circumstances in order to achieve target dates
ability to estimate time requirements of needed personnel

Fabrication Of Components

Handles materials.

Verifies piece marks.

knowledge of weights
knowledge of physical dimensions
knowledge of piece marks
knowledge of types of components
knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of imperial and metric measurements
ability to locate piece marks
ability to verify documentation
ability to perform a visual inspection
ability to use measuring devices
ability to use markers

Determines weights.

knowledge of mathematics skills
ability to read steel handbook
ability to interpret documentation
ability to use scientific calculator
ability to perform mathematical calculations

Identifies lifting points.

knowledge of applied physics
knowledge of rigging equipment
ability to perform mathematical calculations
ability to determine centre of gravity

Matches lifting equipment.

knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of lifting techniques
knowledge of shackles
knowledge of rigging devices
ability to determine capacity of lifting devices
ability to use proper rigging procedures
ability to identify pieces that are to be lifted
ability to identify lifting equipment
ability to apply lifting techniques
ability to select shackles and rigging devices

Transfers materials.

knowledge of physics
knowledge of hand signals
knowledge of weights
knowledge of blocking
knowledge of rigging and overhead cranes
knowledge of techniques for transferring materials
ability to secure material for transfer
ability to use a turning bar
ability to roll the material
ability to determine center of gravity

Performs layout.

Prepares materials.

knowledge of machinery to be used
knowledge of the type of materials
knowledge of consumables
knowledge of drawings
knowledge of welding procedures
knowledge of welding symbols
ability to interpret drawings

Determines layout methods.

knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of parallel lines, radial lines and triangulation for layout
ability to select layout method
ability to apply appropriate layout method

Calculates material allowances for various processes.

knowledge of formulas
knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of bending and cutting allowances
knowledge of materials
knowledge of machinery
knowledge of layout tools
ability to read charts
ability to transfer calculations to workpiece

Determines dimensions.

knowledge of measuring instruments
knowledge of mathematics skills
ability to use measuring devices
ability to read drawings and sketches

Transfers dimensions.

knowledge of template construction
ability to transfer dimensions to marks
ability to read drawings and sketches
ability to use tools

Makes templates.

knowledge of materials
knowledge of various types of templates
knowledge of mechanical drafting
knowledge of machinery
ability to construct a template
ability to use power tools
ability to use welding equipment
ability to use cutting equipment
ability to use hand tools and measuring tools

Assembles jigs.

knowledge of drawing specifications
knowledge of type of materials
knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of measuring instruments
knowledge of welding techniques and procedures
knowledge of layout
knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
knowledge of electrical equipment
ability to tack weld
ability to use hand tools
ability to use power tools

Fabricates detail materials.

Prepares subassembly requirements.

knowledge of machinery
knowledge of material thickness
knowledge of welding procedures
knowledge of fastening procedures
knowledge of coordinate work pieces
ability to prepare material for welding
ability to prepare material for smoothness and appearance
ability to construct jigs and fixtures

Determines method of cutting.

knowledge of cutting fluids
knowledge of cutting methods
knowledge of machine capacity
knowledge of type of materials
knowledge of various fuels and cutting pressures

Cuts components.

knowledge of oxy-fuel cutting
knowledge of preparing cutting lists
knowledge of nesting
knowledge of capacity of machinery to be used
knowledge of mathematics skills
knowledge of blueprint reading
ability to operate cutting machines
ability to prepare cutting lists
ability to cut by hand
ability to cut by using machines
ability to cut to specifications
ability to maintain equipment and machinery
ability to operate oxy-fuel cutting equipment

Applies parts numbers and piece marks.

knowledge of welding techniques
knowledge of finishes of components
knowledge of numerical, alphabetical and alphanumeric systems
knowledge of dimensioning
knowledge of methods of marking
ability to identify piece marks
ability to use hand tools and power tools
ability to weld identification tags

Makes holes.

knowledge of drilling
knowledge of type of materials
knowledge of oxy-fuel/plasma cutting equipment
knowledge of power tools
knowledge of hydraulic and mechanical machinery
ability to operate equipment according to manufacturer’s specifications
ability to determine method of making holes
ability to make the holes according to manufacturer’s specifications

Forms materials.

knowledge of forming machinery
knowledge of calculations
knowledge of rigging
knowledge of layout
knowledge of automated machinery
knowledge of forming materials
knowledge of the importance of grain direction in plate
ability to layout
ability to set up machinery
ability to use measuring tools
ability to form materials according to manufacturer’s specifications

Performs in-progress inspections.

knowledge of specifications
knowledge of codes related to project
knowledge of welding procedures and symbols
knowledge of quality and accuracy control
ability to use measuring devices
ability to perform a visual inspection

Coordinates storage prior to final assembly.

knowledge of storage conditions
knowledge of storage facilities
knowledge of housekeeping around the storage area
knowledge of hand signals
knowledge of consumables
knowledge of dunnage
knowledge of hoisting and rigging equipment
ability to communicate with other tradespeople
ability to operate lifting machinery

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Assembly Of Components

Fits and fastens components and subcomponents.

Determines proper sequence for assembly.

knowledge of job planning and scheduling
knowledge of available equipment
ability to identify sequence of assembly components

Ensures proper identification of subcomponents and components.

knowledge of materials
knowledge of related trade drawings
ability to use marking devices

Assembles subcomponents and components.

knowledge of various types of bolts
knowledge of hand tools and power tools
knowledge of welding specifications and procedures
knowledge of assembly practices
ability to use measuring tools
ability to operate welding machines
ability to use hand tools
ability to use power tools
ability to use clamping devices
ability to set up machinery
ability to tack weld

Performs inspection.

knowledge of welding codes
knowledge of quality assurance and quality control inspection methods
knowledge of inspection methods
knowledge of project specifications
knowledge of measuring devices
ability to use measuring devices
ability to perform visual inspections
ability to perform mechanical inspections

Performs welding activities.

Identifies welding process.

knowledge of theory and application of applicable welding processes (e.g. SMAW, GTAW, FCAW, GMAW)
knowledge of federal, provincial and territorial legislation and codes
ability to read and interpret weld symbols
ability to identify materials of components

Prepares joint.

knowledge of cutting, grinding and shaping tools
knowledge of cutting, grinding and shaping processes
knowledge of parent metals
ability to select appropriate cutting, grinding and shaping tools
ability to use appropriate cutting, grinding and shaping tools

Fits joint.

knowledge of welding processes
knowledge of welding preparation
knowledge of joint specifications
ability to determine alignment tolerances
ability to select alignment tools
ability to use alignment tools

Performs tack weld.

knowledge of welding theory, processes and procedures
knowledge of codes and symbols
knowledge of material types
knowledge of electrode types
ability to identify parent metals
ability to select filler material
ability to perform tack weld
ability to visually inspect weld

Welds joint.

knowledge of welding processes
ability to identify appropriate welding process
ability to select filler materials
ability to perform welding process according to specifications
ability to detect welding problems (impurities, etc.)
ability to correct welding problems (impurities, etc.)

Prepares final products for finishes.

Identifies specifications for finishes.

knowledge of power tools (refer to Appendix "A")
knowledge of coating requirements
knowledge of finishing specifications
knowledge of cutting equipment
knowledge of preparation methods
ability to use power tools
ability to select proper preparation method for finishes
ability to use cutting equipment

Sorts assemblies for specific finishes.

knowledge of organizational skills
knowledge of rigging and lifting
ability to communicate with other tradespeople

Loads finished assemblies.

Identifies piece marks to be shipped.

knowledge of shipping documents
ability to cross check finished assembly to match shipping bills

Determines weight of finished assemblies.

knowledge of shipping documents
knowledge of measuring tools
ability to calculate weights

Coordinates sequence of loading.

knowledge of trade related drawings
knowledge of crane operations
knowledge of loading sequences
knowledge of rigging and hoisting
ability to communicate with other tradespeople and company
ability to use communication devices

Determines dunnage and false work requirements to specifications.

knowledge of protective measures for shipping
knowledge of weights
knowledge of tie down methods
ability to identify protective materials
ability to use protective materials
ability to determine rigging procedures

Installs on-site.

Establishes area for installation.

knowledge of safety requirements at the job site (gases, electrical, refinery, hospital)
ability to communicate with other personnel
ability to interpret site drawings

Establishes lay down area.

knowledge of shipping documents
knowledge of city codes, by-laws and regulations
ability to determine dunnage requirements

Determines required equipment.

knowledge of rigging
ability to communicate with other tradespeople in the field
ability to perform rigging practices

Determines required consumables.

knowledge of specifications
knowledge of welding procedures
ability to communicate with suppliers and personnel

Confirms field dimensions.

knowledge of measuring devices
ability to transfer field dimensions to drawings

Installs components.

knowledge of fastening
knowledge of welding procedures
knowledge of customer contract requirements
knowledge of personnel requirements
knowledge of codes, by-laws and regulations
knowledge of required modifications on field sites
ability to recognize time of completion or schedule
ability to verify area to drawing (orientation)
ability to sequence components
ability to perform final inspection
ability to adjust components on site
ability to modify components to accepted standards
ability to join components

Provided by the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program National Occupational Analysis (NOA) http://www.red-seal.ca

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