Metal Fabrication Labourers
(NOC 9612)
in All Manufacturing and UtilitiesMetal fabrication labourers remove extra metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and do other labouring activities. They work for structural steel, boiler and platework production plants, heavy machinery manufacturing plants, sheet metal fabrication shops, shipbuilding and other metal products manufacturing companies.
Job Outlook
average
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Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
The employment outlook over the next few years for this occupational group is “average”, which indicates the chances of a qualified individual finding work is comparable to the average for all occupations in Nova Scotia. This is not a large occupation in Nova Scotia so job opportunities may not be that frequent. The number employed in this occupation is expected to grow moderately over the next few years, which will likely provide some additional opportunities for employment. With a moderate percent of workers being 55 years of age and older, retirements are expected to contribute somewhat to employment opportunities over the coming years. Labourers in Metal Fabrication most commonly work full-time hours.
The median employment income for 59% of Labourers in Metal Fabrication who worked full-time, year-round in 2015 was $36,523. Across all occupations in Nova Scotia, 59% of those who worked full-time year round had a median employment income of $43,600.
(Source: 2016 Census)
Hourly Pay
$14.56
Minimum$19.83
Median$34.68
MaximumAnnual Pay
$10,295
Minimum$27,939
Median$55,722
MaximumCompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
Hourly Pay
$13.00
Minimum$23.91
Median$35.04
MaximumAnnual Pay
$6,056
Minimum$30,111
Median$70,518
MaximumAbout the job
Nature of work
Metal fabrication labourers remove extra metal and unwanted materials from metal parts, castings and other metal products and do other labouring activities. They work for structural steel, boiler and platework production plants, heavy machinery manufacturing plants, sheet metal fabrication shops, shipbuilding and other metal products manufacturing companies.
Job duties
Metal fabrication labourers:
- Read and understand work orders.
- Use metal cleaning equipment like wheelabrators, deburrers and shotblasters to remove extra welds, rust, scale and other material from surfaces of metal parts, castings and other metal products.
- Polish metal products to mirror finish.
- Dip metal products in cleaning solutions.
- Help structural steel and platework fitters, sheet metal workers, metalworking machine operators or other metal workers.
- Move raw materials and finished metal products manually or using hoists or other devices.
- Sort metal sheets and parts, scrap metal and other materials.
- Clean work areas and equipment.
- Load and unload vehicles using hand truck or dolly.
- May cut, grind or chip extra metal from metal products using hand tools.
Sample job titles
- blacksmith helper
- buffing machine tender
- grinder-deburrer
- labourer
- metal cleaner
- metalworking machine helper
- plater helper
- shipfitter helper
- shotblaster
- wheelabrator operator
Skills
- You should have good physical health. You must be able to take direction and carry out instructions given by a supervisor.
Job requirements
- Some high school education may be required.
Other considerations
- Work in these jobs is generally seasonal. Shifts at various hours of the day or on a part-time basis is common. Movement to machine and process operator positions is possible with experience and there is movement among jobs in this group.
By the numbers
Quick look
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
employed in 2016
employed full-time
self employed
median age
Where will I likely work?
Halifax
$24,016 median annual incomeNorth Shore
$16,251 median annual incomeSouthern
$47,639 median annual incomeCape Breton
$36,519 median annual incomeAnnapolis Valley
N/ACompared to: All NS Occupations
Halifax
North Shore
Annapolis Valley
Cape Breton
Southern
Top Industries of Employment
Manufacturing
Construction
Wholesale trade
What is the age of Employment?
15-24
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
65+
Compared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
45-54
55-64
35-44
25-34
15-24
Top levels of education
High school
$24,016 median annual incomeLess than high school
$36,406 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$26,996 median annual incomeTrade Certification
N/ACompared to: All Manufacturing and Utilities
High school
$28,505 median annual incomeLess than high school
$19,224 median annual incomeCollege Diploma
$38,781 median annual incomeTrade Certification
$43,975 median annual incomeBachelor
$39,715 median annual incomeEducation & training
High School Diploma or Equivalent
High School ProgramAdults without a high school diploma can contact the Nova Scotia School for Adult Learning (NSSAL) for tuition-free programming across the province. NSSAL oversees adult education programs in Nova Scotia. NSSAL partners with the Nova Scotia Community College, Adult High Schools, Université Sainte-Anne, and community-based learning organizations to deliver programs. NSSAL offers clear, accessible pathways from adult basic education to a high school credential or GED.
Institutions providing this program
Various, NS
Various, NS
Various, NS
Employment requirements & contacts
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