- Work Term: Temporary
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 to 60 hours per week
- Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
Work setting
IndustrialManufacture
Tasks
Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processesExamine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specificationsOperate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipmentOperate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
Apprenticeship training
Level two apprenticeship trainingLevel three apprenticeship training
Type of materials
Aluminum alloysStainless steelSteel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)MIG
Equipment and machinery experience
Arc welding machineGas welding machine
Area of specialization
Custom fabricationMachinery or equipment repairStructural construction
Transportation/travel information
Own transportationOwn vehicleValid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationSittingStanding for extended periodsOvertime required
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsWelding helmet
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
