Fabrication Welder

Work setting

• 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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Multipass

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits