Steel Fabricators lay out, fabricate, cut and assemble structural steel, plate and miscellaneous metals.
What do Steel Fabricators do?
- Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently.
- Lay out reference points and patterns on heavy metal according to component specifications.
- Assemble and fit metal sections and plates to form complete units or sub-units using tack welding, bolting, riveting or other methods.
- Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite.
- Set-up and operate various heavy-duty metal-working machines, such as brake presses, shears, cutting torches, grinders and drills, including computer numerical control equipment to bend, cut, form, punch, drill or otherwise form heavy-metal components.
For further details about this occupation, please see the High School Completion and Your Future in the Skilled Trades handbook. It can be found on this website under “Publications” or by clicking on http://www.saskapprenticeship.ca/PUBLICATION/High_School_Handbook/
Steel Fabricator
Trade Information.pdf
A Guide to Course Content.pdf
On-the-Job Training Guide.pdf
Interprovincial Journeyperson Examination Information.pdf
Level One Examination Information.pdf
Level Two Examination Information.pdf
Cluster 3 Entrance Assessment.pdf
Form 6A Verification of Trade Experience.pdf
