- 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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- First Aid Certificate
- Pressure Welding Certification
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
- Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
- Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
Experience and specialization
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)
- Multipass
- Boilers
Equipment and machinery experience
- Arc welding machine
- Gas welding machine
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
- Machinery or equipment repair
- Pressure vessels
- Factory assembly
- Ornamental work
- Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
- Process piping
- Stainless steel welding
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods