A fabricator uses machines and hand tools to create components for larger products. They work with raw materials, such as metal, to create finished products.

Responsibilities -
> Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
> Measure, mark, cut, bend, and assemble materials
> Align, fit, and assemble components
> Inspect and test finished products
> Use specialized tools and equipment to cut, shape, and assemble parts
> Operate machinery, such as rollers, presses, grinders, and polishers
> Move plates into position for assembly using chains, cranes, and hoists
> Assemble parts into a structure, usually by welding it, but sometimes using bolts and rivets