How do they match: Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters

  • Weld Fitter
  • Weld Technician
  • Welder
  • Metal Products Assembler
  • Metal Products Fabricator
  • Tack Welder

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

  • Direct welders to build up low spots or short pieces with weld.
  • Lift or move materials and finished products, using large cranes.
  • Locate and mark workpiece bending and cutting lines, allowing for stock thickness, machine and welding shrinkage, and other component specifications.
  • Position or tighten braces, jacks, clamps, ropes, or bolt straps, or bolt parts in position for welding or riveting.
  • Position, align, fit, and weld parts to form complete units or subunits, following blueprints and layout specifications, and using jigs, welding torches, and hand tools.
  • Tack-weld fitted parts together.

  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Heat material or workpieces to prepare for or complete production.
  • Inspect metal, plastic, or composite products.
  • Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Mount attachments or tools onto production equipment.
  • Mount materials or workpieces onto production equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.