Fabricator

Manufacture products by working with metals and other raw materials.

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What's it like to be a Fabricator?

Fabricators follow instructions to assemble different parts of a structure or mechanism. They ensure that the end product meets quality control standards. Aside from getting their hands dirty, Fabricators rely on equipment and tools to make engines, aircraft, toys, electronic devices, and other products. While Fabricators can work in the ship and boat building industry, most Fabricators are employed in construction sites and industries that manufacture metal products.

Tasks and duties

Interpreting different kinds of blueprints.
Constructing templates for bases.
Checking the measurements and dimensions of each piece by using rulers, measuring tapes, or squares.
Handling fabrication equipment, like grinders, drill presses, shears, and flame cutters to adjust the materials.
Marking spots to cut and manipulate steel, plastic, or other materials by cutting, hammering, or grinding the workpiece.
Performing mandatory inspections of finished products.
Testing products to see their functionality.
Reporting any product malfunction.
Following safety guidelines in the workplace.

How to become a Fabricator

While having a bachelor degree can help, most employers only require a secondary school certificate or a Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). Fabricators often gain experience through on-the-job training.

Consider taking industrial technology or drafting classes in secondary school. These subjects introduce you to the nature of the work.
When you receive on-the-job training as an entry-level Fabricator, you might be given technical instructions sponsored by your employer. In some workplaces, employers may require you to undergo specialised training or take up an associate degree in welding technology.
Jobs that involve electronic or aircraft products may also require more formal learning at technical schools. In Malaysia, the Welding Institute of Malaysia (WIM) offers a wide range of courses in welding and technology.