Metal Fabricator

Description

Cut, shape, join and repair components of iron, steel and other metal structures, boilers, pressure vessels and pipes, ships and other vessels.

Tasks include

• Studies blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine fabrication job requirements
• Measures and marks out the size, shape and location of cutouts and joints on metal stock
• Uses specialised tools to cut, bend or shape metal into the desired structure or product
• Joins metal sections together by welding, bolting and riveting
• Examines welds for width of bead, penetration and precision, and performs necessary repairs or reworks
• Cleans and smooths welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
• May program machinery or computer-aided fabrication tools to optimise the metal fabrication process