Fitter-Welder

Description

Fits, assembles and welds metal parts and subassemblies to fabricate production machines and other equipment.

Description

Fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools and production machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.

Tasks include

• Interprets engineering drawings and specifications
• Measures metal components for cutting, shaping and welding
• Fits and assembles metal parts according to engineering specifications
• Cuts and shapes metal components using hand and power tools
• Welds metal components using various welding techniques
• Cleans welds by filing, chiselling and grinding
• Inspects and tests welded components for quality and compliance with specifications