Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment
- Outdoors
- At heights
- Dusty
- Hot
- Noisy
- Dirty
Work setting
- Various locations
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Residential
- Urban area
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
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
- Aluminum alloys
- Stainless steel
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Resistance, spot or seam
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Brazing and soldering
Equipment and machinery experience
- Arc welding machine
- Brazing machine
- Gas welding machine
- Soldering machine
Area of specialization
- Cast iron and other metals
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
- Medical exam
Transportation/travel information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Sitting
- Standing for extended periods
- Overtime required
Weight handling
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Face shield
Personal suitability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Organized
- Team player
