About this role
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Outdoors. 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 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. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Forklift Operator Certification. Type of materials: Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). ARC spot. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Spot welding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Structural construction. Security and safety: Bondable. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety harness. Gloves. Face shield. Welding helmet. Personal suitability: Client focus. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years.