apprentice welder

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Industrial

Tasks

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• 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

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Area of specialization

• Truck repair

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

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

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools / equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Shift

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Overtime required
• Overtime available

Other benefits

• Free parking available