Fabricator, Kaiwhakatakoto tauira hanganga
Also known as
- Template maker, metal fabricator, plastics fabricator, metal layout fabricator, light fabricator, welder fabricator, fitter
Fabricators mark out metal or plastic for processing, and cut, fit and assemble pieces.
2:17 mins
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$56K to $94K
Most common
$141K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Fabricators
- usually work regular business hours but may work shifts
- usually work in workshops or factories
- may work in dirty, noisy and hot conditions
- need to be practical, accurate and safety conscious
Tasks
- Draw guide lines or markings on materials or workpieces using patterns or other references.
- Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
- Align parts or workpieces to ensure proper assembly.
- Design templates or patterns.
- Assemble metal or plastic parts or products.
- Lay out parts to prepare for assembly.
- Attach decorative or functional accessories to products.
- Calculate dimensions of workpieces, products, or equipment.
- Assemble metal structures.
- Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
You usually learn on the job to become a fabricator and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- to do an apprenticeship and get a New Zealand Certificate in Engineering Fabrication (Level 4)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Plastics Engineering (Level 4)
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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