žDevelops layout and plans sequence of operations for fabricating and assembling structural metal products, applying trigonometry and knowledge of metal.

žLocates and marks bending and cutting lines onto workpiece, allowing for stock thickness and machine and welding shrinkage.

žVerifies conformance of workpiece to specifications.

žPositions, aligns, fits, and welds together parts; using jigs, welding torch, and hand tools.

žDesigns and constructs templates and fixtures, using hand tools.