welder

Education:

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.

Work setting:

Various locations. Manufacture. Repair. Construction.

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• Determine weldability of materials.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
• 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.
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
• Weld or braze components.
• Troubleshoot and make minor adjustments to equipment.
• Test and replace defective equipment or components.
• Set up equipment.
• Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Perform informal inspections of completed welds.
• Move and align subassemblies and components.
• Mark defects.
• Make adjustments to machinery.
• Make adjustments to process variables.
• Maintain work records and logs.
• Maintain accurate records.
• Cut, shape and fit materials to form parts and components.
• Troubleshoot problems related to equipment.
• Welding experience.
• Monitor and inspect quality of material produced.
• Provide technical and professional advice.
• Consult with client, engineers or production specialists to establish product requirements.
• Move products using forklift, crane or hydraulic hoist.
• Co-ordinate work activities with other project supervisors or managers.
• Monitor the calving process.
• Perform pre-operational inspection.
• Confirm findings with supervisor to determine whether to repair or replace unit.

Supervision:

Welders.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate.

Welding techniques:

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW).
• Spool.
• Robotic equipment and systems.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Welding equipment.
• Soldering or welding equipment.

Area of specialization:

Shipbuilding and repair.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Attention to detail. Ability to work independently.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.
• Hardworking.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Disability benefits.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

• Group insurance benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Maternity and parental benefits.

Other benefits:

Other benefits.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.