Fabrication welder

OVERVIEWLANGUAGES

English

EDUCATION

• No degree, certificate or diploma

EXPERIENCE

5 years or more

ON SITE

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

WORK SETTING

• Industrial
• Manufacture

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZATION TYPE OF MATERIALS

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

WELDING TECHNIQUES

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Ornamental work
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SECURITY AND SAFETY

• Bondable

TRANSPORTATION/TRAVEL INFORMATION

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

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

WEIGHT HANDLING

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)
• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

OWN TOOLS/EQUIPMENT

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Mask
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

BENEFITS HEALTH BENEFITS

• Health care plan

FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Pension plan

OTHER BENEFITS

• Other benefits