Languages English

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

4th Period Apprentice; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Occupational Health and Safety Certificate; Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Experience 5 years or more

Specific Skills

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 brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Soldering machine; Gas welding 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 Custom fabrication

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Welding Techniques

Tubular; TIG; Fusion welds; Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG); Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); Friction; Brazing and soldering; Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Work Setting Manufacture; Industrial

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Face shield; Welding helmet

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Standing for extended periods; Tight deadlines

Type of Materials Stainless steel; Aluminum alloys

Personal Suitability

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