Personal Suitability

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

Type of Materials Stainless steel; 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; Willing to travel; Valid driver's licence

Work Site Environment

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

Own Tools/Equipment Face shield

Work Setting

Residential; Manufacture; Institutional; Industrial; Commercial; Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)

Area of Specialization

Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings; Custom fabrication; Structural construction

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; Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment; Interpret welding process specifications; Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal; Determine weldability of materials; 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