welder

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

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

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance