welder

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Cold / refrigerated
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Manufacture

Tasks

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and / or specifications

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Area of specialization

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

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 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Safety harness
• Gloves
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Team player

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan