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Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Residential

Responsibilities

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
• 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
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Non-ferrous materials
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Spot welding machine

Area of specialization

• Structural construction
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel regularly

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Safety glasses/goggles
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player