welder

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

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
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• 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

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Equipment and machinery experience

• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Electrical wiring devices

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Cast iron and other metals

Security and safety

• Bondable

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Night shift premium
• Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP)
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Other benefits