Labourer – Metal Fabrication

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate metal cleaning equipment to remove excess welds, rust, scale and other materials from surfaces of metal products
• Transport items throughout plant using powered equipment
• Transport raw materials, finished products and equipment throughout plant manually
• Assist structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metal machine operators or other metal workers
• Grind or chip excess metal from metal products using hand tools
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Read and interpret work orders
• Measure or weigh products
• Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces
• Fasten parts together using fastening and joining equipment
• Check products for defects and to ensure conformance to company standards
• Welding experience
• Operate bridge or overhead cranes to lift, move and place plant machinery and materials
• Track and complete work orders

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Monitoring and tracking software

Type of cranes

• Overhead crane

Instrument experience

• Precision measuring instrument

Equipment and machinery experience

• Lifting device
• Soldering or welding equipment
• Saws
• Grinder

Construction specialization

• Retaining walls

Specialization or experience

• Pre-fabricated metal buildings

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Reference required

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Handling heavy loads
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Reliability
• Team player
• Initiative
• Excellent written communication
• Collaborative

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits