- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
- or equivalent experience
Work site environment
DustyHotNoisyDirty
Work setting
Repair
Tasks
Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipmentExamine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specificationsOperate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipmentOperate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machinesFit, braze and torch-straighten metalDetermine weldability of materialsOperate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and productsMaintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipmentOperate machines and equipmentInstalling machinery and equipmentPlan repair work to be performed
Welding techniques
TIGMIG
Area of specialization
Custom fabricationTruck repairMachinery or equipment repairTruck-trailer repair
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationSittingStanding for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsSafety glasses/gogglesGlovesFace shield
Personal suitability
Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsFlexibilityOrganizedTeam playerPunctualityHardworking
Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 32 to 35 hours per week