Personal Suitability

Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Organized

Type of Materials

Zirconium; Titanium and special alloys; Stainless steel; Plasma coatings; Nickel alloys; Non-metallic materials; Magnesium alloys; Composite materials; Aluminum alloys; Copper and copper alloys; Non-ferrous materials; Steel, iron and heavy metals

Photographic Experience Industrial

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment

Confined spaces; Outdoors; At heights; Noisy; Odours; Dusty; Hot; Cold/refrigerated

Own Tools/Equipment Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Welding helmet

Security and Safety Criminal record check; Basic security clearance

Welding Techniques

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

Weight Handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Area of Specialization

Machinery or equipment repair; Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings; Custom fabrication; Cast iron and other metals; Structural construction

Additional Skills

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

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Gas welding machine; Butt or seam resistance welding machine; Brazing 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; Operate metalworking machines to cut, punch, drill, shape or straighten sheet metal; Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment; Interpret welding process specifications; Grind and buff seams, joints and rough surfaces; Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal; Determine weldability of materials; Cut materials using power tools or by hand; 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; Assemble, erect and install hoisting and rigging equipment; Operate hoisting and lifting equipment; Fit and join sheet metal parts

Experience 2 years to less than 3 years

Education Other trades certificate or diploma

Languages English