Personal Suitability

Excellent oral communication; Client focus; Organized

Type of Materials

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

Work Location Information

Willing to relocate; Relocation costs covered by employer

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Travel expenses paid by employer

Work Site Environment Noisy; Hot

Work Setting Industrial; Commercial

Welding Techniques

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Area of Specialization Auto repair; Truck repair

Additional Skills

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment; 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 previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal; Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English