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Job requirements

Languages

English

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Transportation/Travel Information

Vehicle supplied by employer

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

Work Location Information

Various locations

Work Site Environment

Outdoors, At heights, Noisy, Hot, Confined spaces, Dusty

Personal Suitability

Organized, Flexibility, Effective interpersonal skills, Team player, Excellent written communication, Client focus, Excellent oral communication

Additional Skills

Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

Area of Specialization

Custom fabrication, Machinery or equipment repair, Ornamental work, Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Equipment and Machinery Experience

Arc welding machine, Gas welding machine, Spot welding machine, Soldering machine

Type of Materials

Steel, iron and heavy metals, Zirconium, Non-metallic materials

Specific Skills

Interpret welding process specifications, Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment, 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), Determine weldability of materials, 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, Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line, Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Weight Handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Welding Techniques

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Work Setting

Residential