Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year
or equivalent experience Work setting
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
Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
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
Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Type of materials
Aluminum alloys
Stainless steel
Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Area of specialization
Custom fabrication
Pressure vessels
Security and safety
~ Basic security clearance
Transportation/travel information
~ Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced setting
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Standing for extended periods
Own tools/equipment
~ Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Punctuality
Hardworking
Screening questions
Are you currently a student?
Do you have experience working in this field?
Employment terms options
~ Early morning
Employment terms options
Evening
Shift
Morning
Night
Day
Weekend
Overtime required
Overtime available
Health benefits
Disability advantages
Health care plan