Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Organized

Type of Materials

Stainless steel; Copper and copper alloys; Steel, iron and heavy metals

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Attention to detail; Hand-eye co-ordination; Overtime required

Welding Techniques

ARC spot; Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW); Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG); Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); Submerged arc welding (SAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Area of Specialization Custom fabrication; Auto repair

Additional Skills

Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Soldering machine; Gas welding machine; Arc welding machine; Spot welding machine

Specific Skills

Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment; Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment; 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

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English