welding machine operator

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Repair

Tasks

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• 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
• Determine weldability of materials
• 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
• Operate machines and equipment
• Installing machinery and equipment
• Plan repair work to be performed

Welding techniques

• TIG
• MIG

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Truck repair
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Truck-trailer repair

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses / goggles
• Gloves
• Face shield

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Morning
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime required