Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Other trades certificate or diploma
- or equivalent experience
- Welding technology/welder
- Metal fabricator
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Industrial
- Manufacture
- In shop
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
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
- Aluminum alloys
- Composite materials
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
- Gas welding machine
Area of work experience
- Welding
- Fabrication
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Factory assembly
Additional information
Transportation/travel information
- Public transportation is not available
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Handling heavy loads
- Attention to detail
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Safety glasses/goggles
- Gloves
- Face shield
- Welding helmet
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Hardworking
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Parking available