welder

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Credentials

Apprenticeship training

• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training
• Level five apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• More than 45 kg (100 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance