Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
or equivalent experience
Work site environment
------------------------- Noisy
Work setting
---------------- Manufacture
Tasks
--------- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
Determine weldability of materials
Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
Type of materials
--------------------- Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
---------------------- Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Area of specialization
-------------------------- Custom fabrication
Machinery or equipment repair
Transportation/travel information
------------------------------------- Own vehicle
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
--------------------------------------------- Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Standing for extended periods