welder

• or equivalent experience

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

• 1st Period Apprentice
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Gas welding machine

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

• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction

Weight Handling

• Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Welding Techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)

Work Setting

• Industrial
• Commercial

Specific Skills

• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Security and Safety

• Basic security clearance

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Welding helmet

Work Site Environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Noisy
• Odours
• Dusty
• Hot

Transportation/Travel Information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel
• 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
• Standing for extended periods
• Overtime required

Work Location Information

• Various locations

Type of Materials

• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Personal Suitability

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

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Group Insurance Benefits
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Vision Care Benefits