Languages English

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.) Not required

Experience 5 years or more

Specific Skills

Weld or bolt sections together; Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment; Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment; Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment; Lay out reference points and patterns; Interpret welding process specifications; Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal; Construct patterns and templates; Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures; Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products; Read and interpret blueprints; Operate hoisting and lifting equipment; Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Shears; Saws; Grinder; Drills; Cutting torches; Brakes and presses; Gas welding machine; Arc welding machine

Business Equipment and Computer Applications Computer numerical control (CNC) machines

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

Structural metal or steel; Pressure vessels; Ornamental work; Machinery or equipment repair; Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings; Custom fabrication; Cast iron and other metals; Structural construction

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Welding Techniques

TIG; MIG; Flux core arc welding (FCAW); Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG); Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW); Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Work Setting Manufacture; Industrial

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Mask; Welding helmet

Work Site Environment Noisy; Dusty; Hot

Transportation/Travel Information Own transportation

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Repetitive tasks; Handling heavy loads; Manual dexterity; Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Standing for extended periods; Overtime required

Work Location Information In shop

Type of Materials

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

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized