A construction bench worker (also known as a construction worker) is a technician engaged in the manufacture and assembly of metal structures. This may concern complete constructions, but also construction parts. Many construction bench workers can also be (partly) used as a welder, mainly in the field of arc welding. Other machining techniques are also among the skills of most construction bench workers (think machining, sawing, cutting, typesetting, etc.).
What does a construction worker do?
As a construction bench worker you manufacture and assemble various metal structures. You will use various editing techniques, including:
- Drilling
- Sides
- Welding (especially MIG, MAG and TIG welding)
- Cutting
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Machining
In general, a construction bench worker has the following tasks:
- Manufacture of (parts of) metal constructions on the basis of work orders and manufacturing drawings, both in the factory and on location at clients
- Performing deforming, joining and separating operations using various tools and machines, for example sawing machines, press brakes, welding machines and punching machines
- Finishing metal constructions mechanically (grinding, brushing or sanding) or chemically (pickling, passivation, degreasing)
- Carrying out repair, assembly or overhaul work
- Carrying out quality checks of own work and work of colleagues
- Signaling, reporting and / or remedying deviations in the machining process
- Operating forklift trucks, hall cranes and other transport and lifting equipment
- Filling out timesheets and other forms
- Transferring work to welders or other specialists
- Monitoring safety in the workplace (both your own safety and that of colleagues)