The Metal Fabricator program is designed to describe the trade of Metal Fabricator.

Over the course of three months, students will learn how to fabricate and repair carbon steel structures, how to read and interpret engineer drawings, plan and implement the sequence of assembly, perform calculations and apply formulae to layout patterns and shapes. Students will then be able to cut out resulting patterns and shapes using oxy-fuel torches and plate shears.

This program will provide students with a paid internship at Walter’s Group, Princeton Campus, one day a week. Graduates of this program will be able to seek many positions available through Walter’s and many other companies.

• Be at least 18 years of age or a mature student
• Grade 12 Diploma or GED
• Provide highschool transcript
• Interview with Trades Lead
• Must have Grade 12 Math at C/M/U level
• Must wear jeans and cotton shirts

Major Topics include:

• How to Fabricate
• Repairing Carbon Steel Structures
• How to Read and Interpret Engineer Drawings
• Plan and Implement Sequence of Assembly
• Perform Calculations and Apply Formulae
• Knowledge of Measurements, Fractions, Decimals
• SI Metric and Imperial Systems

• January 6 - April 18th, 2024
• Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 3:30pm [in-class instruction]
• 15 weeks

• Fitter
• Labourer

Registration Deadline for Equal Consideration: November 29, 2024 by 3pm

Late applicants considered until December 6, 2024 by 3pm