Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Flexibility; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Organized

Type of Materials Steel, iron and heavy metals

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

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

Transportation/Travel Information

Own transportation; Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence; Public transportation is not available

Own Tools/Equipment

Tools; Steel-toed safety boots; Safety glasses/goggles; Gloves; Welding helmet

Security and Safety Bondable

Work Setting Manufacture

Welding Techniques

Tubular; Resistance, spot or seam; Fusion welds; Stud; Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Weight Handling Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Area of Specialization Machinery or equipment repair; Custom fabrication

Additional Skills

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

Equipment and Machinery Experience

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; Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines; Interpret welding process specifications; 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 hoisting and lifting equipment

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

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

4th Period Apprentice; 1st Period Apprentice; 2nd Period Apprentice; 3rd Period Apprentice; Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate; Occupational Health and Safety Certificate; Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification; Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate; Forklift Operator Certification

Education

Other trades certificate or diplomaor equivalent experience

Languages English