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Structural Metal And Platework Fitter-Welder

Employer

Glenmore Fabricators Ltd

Date Posted

August 21, 2024

Languages

English
  • Location Calgary, AB
  • Earnings $24.00 to $34.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 4  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Sep 20, 2024
Job Requirements

Employer

Glenmore Fabricators Ltd

Languages

English

Education

Registered Apprenticeship certificate

Tasks

  • Determine materials required
  • Interpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation
  • Lay out reference points and patterns
  • Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
  • Study engineering drawings and blueprints
  • Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirements
  • Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
  • Weld or bolt sections together
  • Construct patterns and templates
  • Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
  • Read and interpret blueprints/sketches/specifications

Welding techniques

  • MIG
  • Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Type of cranes

Overhead crane

Equipment and machinery experience

  • Cutting torches
  • Drills
  • Grinder
  • Saws

Area of specialization

  • Structural metal or steel
  • Platework

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail
  • Fast-paced environment

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Welding helmet

Personal suitability

  • Excellent oral communication
  • Initiative
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Night shift premium
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Parking available

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Structural Metal And Platework Fitter-Welder is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Interest Codes

Structural Metal and Platework Fabricators and Fitters
OBJECTIVE

Interest in setting up and operating heavy-duty metalworking machines such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, including computer numerical control (CNC) equipment, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill and otherwise form heavy metal components

METHODICAL

Interest in forming heavy metal components using heavy-duty metalworking machines, in assembling components to form subunits and complete units, and in installing fabricated components in final products

INNOVATIVE

Interest in compiling information to determine materials required, and to construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts

Reading Interest Codes
A Quick Guide

The interest code helps you figure out if you’d like to work in a particular occupation. 

It’s based on the Canadian Work Preference Inventory (CWPI), which measures 5 occupational interests: Directive, Innovative, Methodical, Objective, and Social.

Each set of 3 interest codes for this NOC group is listed in order of importance.

A code in capital letters means it’s a strong fit for the occupation.

A code in all lowercase letters means the fit is weaker.

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