welder

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Cold/refrigerated. Confined spaces. Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Work setting: Various locations. Remote location. Commercial. Industrial. 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 hoisting and lifting equipment.

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. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine. Electrical wiring devices. Area of specialization: Machinery or equipment repair.

Structural construction. Mine construction. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Public transportation is not available. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Welding helmet. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Health benefits: Health care plan.

Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for youths: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.