About this role
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. At heights. Confined spaces. Dusty. Noisy. Odours. Dirty. Work setting: Various locations. Willing to relocate. Remote location. Commercial. Industrial. Institutional. 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. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Determine weldability of materials. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. Copper and copper alloys. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW). Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Electron beam. Automated. Electrogas. Fusion welds. Tubular. Welding plastic. Brazing and soldering. ARC spot. Boilers. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Brazing machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Spot welding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Structural construction. Cast iron and other metals. Ornamental work. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Process piping. Transportation/travel information: Willing to travel. Willing to travel regularly. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: More than 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Gloves. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Employment terms options: Early morning. Evening. Morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Weekend. Overtime required.