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.
Duration
2:17 mins
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$59K to $90K
Most common
$119K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-3 years
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
- mark metal with cutting lines
- cut metal using machines
- lay out parts for assembly
- align parts for correct fit
- assemble metal parts and structures
- attach fittings and accessories
- plan how metal parts will be made
- calculate sizes and measurements for parts
- design product templates and patterns
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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Do the Interest quiz to find out how well your interests fit with this job.
Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a fabricator and experience or a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- experience in similar work
- 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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