Aluminium formwork assembly expert; Aluminium joiner.

Aluminium is a material used on a large-scale in construction for the mass production of metalwork and structural elements. Its use in this field developed from the discovery of the anodisation process, thus maintaining the polished appearance of the aluminium for longer. A property that, along with its lightness, makes aluminium the ideal material for these applications. Current use levels of aluminium in the construction industry have brought about the appearance of the occupation of Aluminium Joiner. This is the specialised professional in the undertaking of different forms of assembly works and workable metal joinery and structures built with this material.

• Prepare the site and organise the surroundings.
• Select and prepare the materials, tools, machines, instruments, auxiliary equipment and protection equipment needed to execute the work.
• Unpack and check each of the parts received.
• Put up, use and dismantle scaffolding.
• Assemble the aluminium pieces on the metallic sub-frames.
• Install the support sections.
• Mechanically join the pieces and seal them using polyurethane foam.
• Finish and siliconise.
• Check gaps and mechanisms.
• In renovation work, remove existing pieces.
• Fit blinds.
• Carry out quality control and ensure that conditions for receipt are met.
  

Regulated training and graduates

• Minimum compulsory education
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Operacions auxiliars de fabricació mecànica (Nivell 1)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Mechanical Production - Intermediate Level: Welding and Boilermaking
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Fabricació i muntatge d'iinstal·lacions de tuberia industrial (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Fabricació mecànica: Soldadura amb elèctrode revestit i TIG (Nivell 2)

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Initiative: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Team work and cooperation: Level 1

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Customer orientation: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 1

Mechanical handling

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• Work hours

  Usually, this professional works a 40-hour week.

• Salary

  From 23.372 to 34.533 euros a year. Median: 28.412 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Specialist staff

• Human resources and equipment

  Tools, accessories, auxiliary means, work equipment and a van. As a general rule, it is also advisable to have the necessary infrastructure to produce quotes and invoices, as well as a warehouse.

• Initial investments

  The initial investment can vary greatly depending on the type and nature (purchase or hire) of work equipment, tools, auxiliary means, vehicles, etc. that are used, in addition to whether a warehouse, premises or an office is wanted. An initial investment of around 3,000 - 6,000 euros is about normal.