sheet metal worker

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

• Dangerous
• Noisy
• At heights
• Outdoors

Work setting

• Various locations
• Industrial construction
• Construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Measure and mark sheet metal according to template
• Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal
• Inspect products to ensure quality and conformity to specification
• Instruct apprentices
• Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment
• Fit and join sheet metal parts
• Install sheet metal products according to specifications and building codes

Experience and specialization

Specialization or experience

• Sheeting and cladding

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Other benefits