Tig (Tungsten Inert Gas) Welder

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Dangerous

Work setting

• Various locations

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Determine weldability of materials
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Weld or bolt sections together
• Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
• Construct patterns and templates
• Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
• Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite

Experience and specialization

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Spot welding machine
• Drills
• Cutting torches
• Brakes and presses

Area of specialization

• Structural metal or steel

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Gloves
• Welding helmet
• Ear plugs

Personal suitability

• Initiative
• Values and ethics
• Reliability