welder

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Commercial

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Determine weldability of materials
• 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
• Non-ferrous materials
• Stainless steel

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• MIG

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Transportation / travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

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

Government programs

• Recognized employer

Employment terms options

• Evening

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Morning
• Day

Other benefits

• Other benefits

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports newcomers and / or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Support for Indigenous people

• Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers