AI Assistant for Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

Fabricate, position, align, and fit parts of structural metal products.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Verify conformance of workpieces to specifications, using squares, rulers, and measuring tapes.(Core task)
  • 2Study engineering drawings and blueprints to determine materials requirements and task sequences.(Core task)
  • 3Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.(Core task)
  • 4Lay out and examine metal stock or workpieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.(Core task)
  • 5Tack-weld fitted parts together.(Core task)
  • 6Move parts into position, manually or with hoists or cranes.(Core task)
  • 7Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, grinders, and drill presses, to bend, cut, form, punch, drill, or otherwise form and assemble metal components.(Core task)
  • 8Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.(Core task)
  • 9Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.(Core task)
  • 10Set up face blocks, jigs, and fixtures.(Core task)

Top Skills Required

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Speaking
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Social Perceptiveness
Time Management

Knowledge Areas

MathematicsProduction and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementEducation and TrainingDesignPublic Safety and Security

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word

Other Tools

Computer aided design and drafting CADD softwareDassault Systemes CATIAEnterprise resource planning ERP softwareSpreadsheet softwareTekla softwareThree-dimensional modeling software

Daily Work Activities

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Making Decisions and Solving Problems

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