- 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 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
Type of materials
- Aluminum alloys
- Copper and copper alloys
- Steel,
iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Area of specialization
- Custom fabrication
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced workplace
- Handling heavy loads
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
- Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Personal suitability
- Organized
- Team player
- Punctuality
- Hardworking
- Resourcefulness
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have experience working in this field?
- Do you live near the job location?
Government programs
- Recognized employer
Experience
- 2 years to less than 3 years
Employment terms options
- Day
Health benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits