Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- or equivalent experience
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
Work setting
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
- Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
- Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
- Stainless steel
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
- Arc welding machine
- Gas welding machine
Area of specialization
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Hardworking
