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Aluminium Joiner - Personal requirements

Ringa Whakahono Konumehe

Skills & knowledge

Aluminium joiners need to have:

skill working with aluminium, glass and timber
the ability to read plans and computer-aided design (CAD) drawings
up-to-date knowledge of product trends and designs
problem-solving skills
communication skills
basic maths skills for taking measurements and making calculations.

An aluminium joiner measuring and marking where to make a cut on a length of aluminium.

Aluminium joiners need basic maths skills for taking measurements and making calculations

Kurt Thomas measures a length of aluminium resting on a bench

Kurt Thomas measures a length of aluminium he is installing in a shop

Personal Qualities

Aluminium joiners need to be:

good with their hands
tidy
accurate, with an eye for detail
motivated
able to work well in a team.

"You have to be patient, particularly when you're on-site doing installations. It can take a while to fit the aluminium door panels into the wooden frames."

Tim Barnett - Aluminium Joiner

Physical Requirements

Aluminium joiners need to be reasonably fit, and able to lift heavy loads.

People who have skin conditions should be wary of working as aluminium joiners, because the job involves using glues and solvents.

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Updated September 2009

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