welder

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Asset languages

• Panjabi; Punjabi

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Commercial
• 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
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• 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
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Composite materials
• Non-ferrous materials
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Cast iron and other metals

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Attention to detail
• Sitting

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

• Safety glasses / goggles
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Day