| Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.) |
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| Fit and align fabricated parts to be welded or assembled. |
| Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals. |
| Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, bulkheads, and frames. |
| Mark curves, lines, holes, dimensions, and welding symbols onto workpieces, using scribes, soapstones, punches, and hand drills. |
| Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or workpieces for further processing, such as welding and assembly. |
| Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators. |
| Plan locations and sequences of cutting, drilling, bending, rolling, punching, and welding operations, using compasses, protractors, dividers, and rules. |
| Lift and position workpieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates. |
| Design and prepare templates of wood, paper, or metal. |
| Inspect machined parts to verify conformance to specifications. |
| Top Skills used in this Job |
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| Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
| Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
| Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. |
| Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. |
| Operation Monitoring - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. |
| Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
| Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. |
| Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems. |
| Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. |
| Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. |
