About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Residential. 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. 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. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Welding techniques: Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW). Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Plasma arc welding (PAW). Brazing and soldering. Equipment and machinery experience: Brazing machine. Soldering machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Hand-eye co-ordination. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Safety glasses/goggles. Personal suitability: Flexibility. Team player. Employment terms options: Evening. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Morning. Day. Support for youths: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment. Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth. Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth. Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.