welder

Aufgaben

• 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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Determine weldability of materials.
• 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.

Anforderungen

Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW).
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG).
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
• Plasma arc welding (PAW).
• Submerged arc welding (SAW).

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.

3 years to less than 5 years.

Sonstiges

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Physically demanding.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.

Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).