Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Client focus; Organized

Type of Materials

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

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty

Work Setting Manufacture

Welding Techniques

Flux core arc welding (FCAW); Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG); Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Weight Handling Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Area of Specialization

Custom fabrication; Truck repair; Structural construction

Additional Skills

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

Equipment and Machinery Experience Gas welding machine; Arc welding machine

Specific Skills

Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment; Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment; 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 welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products; Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English or French