An Aluminium Fitter (or Fabricator/Technician) cuts, shapes, joins, and assembles aluminum to create products like doors, windows, and structural elements by reading blueprints and using hand and power tools. Key duties include precise measuring, cutting aluminum profiles, operating machinery like saws and welders, and installing finished products on-site. The role also involves inspecting for quality, following safety guidelines, and potentially collaborating with engineers and other trades.
Key Responsibilities
Reading Blueprints and Technical Drawings: Interpreting designs and specifications to understand the required measurements and assembly steps.
Cutting and Shaping Aluminum: Using tools like saws and drills to precisely cut aluminum profiles to the correct dimensions.
Assembly and Fabrication: Joining aluminum components to form finished products such as frames, doors, windows, and curtain walls.
Operating Machinery: Safely operating various hand and power tools, including drills, saws, and potentially welding equipment.
Installation: Fitting and installing assembled aluminum products on-site at construction or customer locations.
Quality Control: Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and design specifications.
Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety regulations and protocols in a workshop or on-site environment.
Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on tools and machinery to keep them in good working order.
Skills and Knowledge
Technical Proficiency: Expertise in using a range of hand and power tools.
Blueprint Reading: Ability to understand technical drawings and design plans.
Attention to Detail: Precision is crucial for accurate cutting, shaping, and assembly.
Physical Fitness: The job can involve physical tasks, including lifting and working with heavy materials.
Safety Awareness: The ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards in a workshop or construction environment.
Communication: Effectively communicating with team members, supervisors, and clients to resolve issues and understand requirements.