welder

Equipment and Machinery Experience

• Gas welding machine
• Arc welding machine
• Spot 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

• Pressure vessels
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
• Factory assembly
• Custom fabrication
• Cast iron and other metals
• Aircraft manufacturing
• Truck repair
• Shipbuilding and repair
• Structural construction

Weight Handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Welding Techniques

• ARC spot
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Plasma arc welding (PAW)
• Multipass
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)

Work Setting

• Industrial
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)

Specific Skills

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Interpret welding process specifications
• Determine weldability of materials
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment

Own Tools/Equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

Transportation/Travel Information

• Valid driver’s licence

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Overtime required

Type of Materials

• Stainless steel
• Plasma coatings
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Personal Suitability

• Effective interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Organized