Welder, combination

Work setting

• Commercial
• Industrial
• Manufacture

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)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal

Type of materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Spot welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• On call
• Day
• Weekend
• Overtime available

Workplace information

• On the road job

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer