welder
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work setting:
Various locations. Commercial. Residential.
Tasks:
- Interpret welding process specifications.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes.
- Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines.
- Determine weldability of materials.
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
- Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal.
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
Type of materials:
Aluminum alloys. Steel, iron and heavy metals.
Equipment and machinery experience:
Gas welding machine.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Attention to detail.
Weight handling:
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).
Own tools/equipment:
- Steel-toed safety boots.
- Safety glasses/goggles.
Personal suitability:
Organized. Team player.
Employment terms options:
Evening.
Experience:
1 year to less than 2 years.
Employment terms options:
Morning. Day.
Support for youths:
- Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment.
- Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.
- Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth.
- Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.