welder-fitter

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential
• Urban area

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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Type of materials

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

Welding techniques

• Resistance, spot or seam
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Brazing and soldering

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Cast iron and other metals
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Medical exam

Transportation / travel information

• Willing to travel

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
• Overtime required

Weight handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years