Welder-fitter

Overview   Languages
English
Education     Other trades certificate or diploma
or equivalent experience
Experience   7 months to less than 1 year
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
Industrial
Manufacture
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)
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   Type of materials     Aluminum alloys
Stainless steel
Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques     Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Area of specialization     Custom fabrication
Pressure vessels
Additional information   Security and safety     Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information     Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities     Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment     Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability     Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Punctuality
Hardworking
Benefits   Health benefits     Disability benefits
Health care plan