Summary Fitter-welder, Structural Metal And Platework near Vancouver (BC)

Find key facts and figures about working as a fitter-welder, structural metal and platework. The following information is applicable to all Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters (NOC 72104).

Description

Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters fabricate, assemble, fit and install steel or other metal components for buildings, bridges, tanks, towers, boilers, pressure vessels and other similar structures and products. They are employed in structural steel, boiler and platework fabrication plants and by heavy machinery manufacturing and shipbuilding companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$32.00/hour

Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Jobs

15 jobs

advertised near Vancouver (BC)

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Competencies

  • Quality Control Testing
  • Product Design
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation and Control
  • Equipment and Tool Selection

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