Languages English

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Specific Skills

Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment; Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; Interpret welding process specifications; Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal; Determine weldability of materials; Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC); Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal; Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Soldering machine; Gas welding machine; Butt or seam resistance welding machine; Brazing machine; Arc welding machine; Spot welding machine

Additional Skills

Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes; Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

Area of Specialization Machinery or equipment repair; Custom fabrication

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Welding Techniques

Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW); Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); Plasma arc welding (PAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Work Setting Manufacture; Industrial; Commercial

Security and Safety Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment Steel-toed safety boots; Welding helmet

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail

Type of Materials

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

Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Organized