Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Dependability; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Handling heavy loads; Physically demanding; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Standing for extended periods; Bending, crouching, kneeling

Work Site Environment At heights

Type of Cranes Overhead crane

Welding Techniques

Oxy-acetylene; Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG); Gas tungsten ARC (GTAW) (TIG); ARC

Area of Specialization

Material handling; Install reinforcing steel; Erect structural steel; Forklift

Additional Skills

Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications; Perform job-site calculations

Major Work Area

New construction (Not pre-engineered); New construction (Pre-engineered); In-plant maintenance; Fabrication

Specific Skills

Signal crane operators to position units according to blueprints; Move and align subassemblies and components; Erect and install scaffolding, falsework and other working platforms; Dismantle metal, pre-cast concrete or laminated timber buildings and other structures; Assemble, erect and dismantle scaffolding, rigging and hoisting equipment; Align, weld or bolt units in place; Unload and position steel units so each piece can be hoisted as needed; Position and secure steel bars or metal mesh in concrete forms to reinforce concrete structures

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

First Aid Certificate; Forklift Operator Certification; Ironworker Trade Certification; Working at heights training

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificateor equivalent experience

Languages English