- Other trades certificate or diploma
- Welding technology/welder
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
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
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
- Determine weldability of materials
- Work at heights, on scaffolding or swing stages
- Climb and work aloft on poles, ladders or other support structures
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
- Aluminum alloys
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Brazing and soldering
- ARC spot