Metal Forming Skills Needed by Artisan Welders in the Production of Standard Doors and Gates for Households in Nigeria.

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the metal forming skills needed by artisan welders in the production of standard doors and gates for households in Nigeria. Three research questions and three null hypotheses were formulated to guide the study. A descriptive survey research design was employed for the study A total of 65 respondents comprising of 40 Welders (Master Craftsmen) and 25 Industrial Welders were used as population for the study. Forty items questionnaire was used to collect data from respondents. Mean, standard deviation and z-test were used to answer the research questions and test the null hypotheses. The findings revealed that various skills are needed in the handling of metal forming tools and equipment by artisan welders and skills are needed in grooving and forming of metals by artisan welders in the production of standard doors and gates for households in Nigeria using Ilorin metropolis. It was recommended that standard workshops and training should be provided in order to equip the artisan welders with necessary metal forming skills.