Our Sheet Metal Fabricator job description includes the responsibilities, duties, skills, education, qualifications, and experience.
About the Sheet Metal Fabricator role
A Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for cutting, bending, and forming raw sheet metal materials into various shapes and sizes for different products or structures. They must be able to read and interpret blueprints, use various machines and tools, and have a good understanding of welding techniques.
Role Purpose
The purpose of a Sheet Metal Fabricator is to fabricate metal products, components, and parts using a variety of tools and equipment. This may involve cutting, forming, bending, welding, and assembling metal components. Sheet metal fabricators may also be required to inspect parts and products to ensure quality standards are met. They may also be responsible for troubleshooting and performing repairs or modifications to existing metalwork.
Sheet Metal Fabricator Summary
Sheet Metal Fabricator Job Summary
A Sheet Metal Fabricator is responsible for cutting, bending, and forming metal sheets into products for industrial, commercial, and consumer use. This job requires extensive knowledge of metalworking tools and processes, as well as the ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical documents. The Sheet Metal Fabricator must be able to work in a team setting and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. This position may require travel to job sites and/or working outside in all weather conditions.
Sheet Metal Fabricator Duties
- Operate and maintain shearing, punching, and forming machines.
- Cut, form, and join sheet metal to fabricate parts.
- Inspect and check finished parts for quality.
- Install or repair products made from sheet metal.
- Read blueprints and drawings to determine the specific requirements of a job.
- Weld or solder parts to assemble components.
- Operate machinery used in the production process.
- Perform maintenance and cleaning duties on equipment.
- Keep accurate records and logs.
- Follow safety policies and procedures
Sheet Metal Fabricator Skills
- Detailed knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and sketches
- Experience in the use of hand tools, power tools and machinery
- Proficiency in welding and cutting techniques
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Sheet Metal Fabricator Requirements
- Ability to read blueprints and drawings
- Experience in operating various sheet metal fabrication tools, such as shears, presses, brakes and punches
- Proficiency in forming and welding processes
Personal Traits
- Ability to read blueprints
- Mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Strong problem-solving skills