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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Metal Structures Technician to join our team and support the fabrication, assembly, installation, inspection, and maintenance of structural metal components used in industrial, commercial, and construction environments. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who understands metalworking processes, structural drawings, measurement standards, and safe work practices. The successful candidate will work with steel, aluminum, and other metal materials to produce and install durable structures that meet engineering specifications, quality standards, and project deadlines.
As a Metal Structures Technician, you will interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and fabrication plans to prepare materials and execute precise assembly tasks. You may cut, shape, weld, drill, grind, and fasten metal parts using hand tools, power tools, and specialized workshop equipment. You will also assist with fitting structural elements on-site, verifying dimensions, checking alignment, and ensuring that all components are installed correctly and securely. Attention to detail is essential, as even minor deviations can affect structural integrity, safety, and project performance.
In this position, you will collaborate closely with engineers, welders, fabricators, site supervisors, and quality control personnel. You should be comfortable working both in a workshop and at project locations, sometimes in physically demanding conditions or at heights, depending on the assignment. A strong understanding of workplace safety, protective equipment, and metal fabrication standards is required. Experience with reading technical documentation, using measuring instruments, and identifying material defects will help you succeed in this role.
The ideal candidate is dependable, practical, and committed to producing high-quality work. You should be able to manage your time effectively, follow instructions accurately, and solve technical problems as they arise during fabrication or installation. Familiarity with corrosion protection, surface treatment, structural connections, and maintenance procedures is highly valued. Employers may seek candidates with vocational training, technical certification, or hands-on experience in metal construction, steel fabrication, or structural assembly.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to important infrastructure, buildings, industrial systems, and custom metal projects. If you enjoy working with your hands, understanding how structures come together, and ensuring that metal frameworks are built to last, this position can provide a rewarding and stable career path. You will play a key role in delivering safe, reliable, and accurately constructed metal structures that support a wide range of industries and applications.
Responsibilities
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- Measure, cut, shape, and assemble metal components to specification.
- Install structural metal elements on-site using approved methods.
- Inspect finished assemblies for alignment, strength, and dimensional accuracy.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and lifting devices safely.
- Perform maintenance and repair on existing metal structures when required.
- Coordinate with engineers, supervisors, and other trades during projects.
- Follow workplace safety procedures and use protective equipment consistently.
Requirements
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- Experience in structural metal fabrication, assembly, or installation.
- Ability to read blueprints and technical documentation confidently.
- Knowledge of measuring tools, metalworking equipment, and safe handling practices.
- Physical ability to lift materials and work in demanding environments.
- Understanding of welding, fastening, grinding, and fitting techniques.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with structural metal fabrication?
- Can you read and interpret technical drawings and blueprints?
- Which metalworking tools and machines have you used regularly?
- Do you have experience working on construction or industrial sites?
- How do you ensure accuracy when measuring and assembling components?
- What safety procedures do you follow when handling metal structures?
- Have you performed repairs or maintenance on existing steel structures?
- Are you comfortable working at heights or in outdoor conditions?
