Fabricator (Metal)

Duties

Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters perform some or all of the following duties:

• Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
• Construct patterns and templates as guides for layouts
• Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to component specifications
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
• Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or subunits using tack welding, bolting, riveting or other methods
• Set up and operate various 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 or otherwise form heavy-metal components
• Install fabricated components in final product.

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