- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Work site environment
HotNoisy
Work setting
Manufacture
Tasks
Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipmentRead and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processesExamine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specificationsFit, braze and torch-straighten metalOperate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and productsMaintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
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)
Equipment and machinery experience
Arc welding machineBrazing machineGas welding machineSpot welding machine
Area of specialization
Custom fabricationStructural construction
Transportation/travel information
Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationSittingStanding for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety bootsMaskWelding helmet
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedTeam player
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