welder

Work setting

• Various locations
• Urban area

Responsibilities

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)
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Marine repair
• Shipbuilding and repair
• Pressure vessels
• Structural construction

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium