Welding Machine Operator

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• 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 previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

• Truck repair

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Hardworking