Helpful school subjects
manufacturing technology, mathematics, welding, technical drawing, physics, co-op and SHSM.
← Metal Fabricator (Fitter) overview
02 · WHY · ASSEMBLE PATH
Why might Metal Fabricator (Fitter) fit me?
Career fit is not a score. Notice what interests you, then compare that curiosity with real workplaces and real people.
ESTIMATED ANNUAL EARNINGS
$40,000low
$54,000median
$74,000high
Ontario Job Bank hourly rates multiplied by 2,000 paid hours: $20.00, $27.00 and $37.00. Before tax; overtime, premiums, benefits, unpaid time and self-employment income are excluded.
FIT EXPLORATION
What sounds like you—right now?
Select any statements you want to think about. Your answers can change as you learn about Metal Fabricator (Fitter).
Start anywhere.
There is no minimum and no passing score.
REALITIES TO CONSIDER
Interesting work can still be demanding.
- heavy steel and lifts
- welding fumes and heat
- sharp edges and noise
- tight fabrication tolerances
- shop and site work
Strengths to practise
blueprint interpretation, 3D visualization, fit-up accuracy, fabrication planning, team coordination.
Careers to compare
Welder, Boilermaker, Ironworker, Sheet Metal Worker, Fabrication Supervisor.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Metal Fabricator (Fitter) ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway
Meet the people and workplaces behind the trade.