Welder

Overview  Languages  English
Education   Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience  2 years to less than 3 years
On site  Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work site environment   At heights
Confined spaces
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Dirty
Work setting   Urban area
Responsibilities  Tasks   Interpret welding process specifications
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
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
Experience and specialization  Type of materials   Steel, iron and heavy metals
Equipment and machinery experience   Arc welding machine
Gas welding machine
Additional information  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
Weight handling   Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment   Steel-toed safety boots