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Sector : 11 - Mechanical Manufacturing Info

8669 Metal Fabrication Labourer

M669
Field of application Metal fabrication labourers are employed in steel factories, heavy machinery manufacturing plants, boiler and plate work fabrication plants, sheet metal fabrication plants, shipyards, machine shops and other metal fabrication companies.
Other job titles Metalworking machine helper, sheet metal helper, welder helper, assistant operator, day labourer

816901 - Prepare the materials and equipment for production 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Meticulous work

Tasks

  • Read the work order.
  • Identify and select the raw materials or inventory needed for production.
  • Bring the materials required for production to the workplace.
  • Check the condition of the required tools and make note of any anomalies, if necessary.
  • Install the parts in the jigs. Optional task or competency
  • Help the skilled labourer lift and install the parts and accessories onto the machines.

816902 - Perform machine shop tasks 2

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools and equipment
  • Meticulous work

Tasks

  • Read the work order.
  • Trim, file, brush or scrape the parts using portable or hand tools.
  • Perform various operations on the metals: drilling, tapping, flame cutting or saw cutting.
  • Wash the parts manufactured with solvents to remove dirt and oil before welding. Optional task or competency
  • Inspect the quality of work.
  • Identify or label the parts.

816903 - Operate preset machines 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Compliance with quality standards
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Proper use of tools and equipment

Tasks

  • Read the work order.
  • Ensure that the preset machine tools (i.e. shears, mechanical or hydraulic presses, double seamers, spot welders or others) are in good working order.
  • Notify the person in charge of any operating problems.
  • Inspect the quality of work.
  • Fill out the parts control checklist.
  • Identify or label the parts.
  • Send the parts to the designated area.

105 - Keep the workspace clean and orderly, in an industrial setting 1

Performance criteria

  • Compliance with occupational health and safety rules
  • Observance of environmental laws and regulations
  • Compliance with work instructions
  • Observance of maintenance schedule
  • Compliance with the storage or warehousing plan
  • Proper application of work techniques
  • Concern for using materials sparingly
  • Order and cleanliness

Tasks

  • Put away the parts or products in their designated areas.
  • Clean the tools and equipment.
  • Sort and put away all materials used.
  • Clean and sweep the work areas.
  • Salvage scrap materials for recycling and dispose of waste.
  • Report signs of breakage to the maintenance service or person in charge.
Info Optional competency or task. Competencies or tasks marked with this symbol are not required in all workplaces. They could be included in a student’s training plan if the practicum setting offers the opportunity for the student to apply them.