welder
Education:
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate.
Work site environment:
- At heights.
- Confined spaces.
- Noisy.
Work setting:
Industrial.
Tasks:
- Interpret welding process specifications.
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications.
- Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
- 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.
- Weld or bolt sections together.
- Operate plasma cutters.
Type of materials:
Aluminum alloys.
Type of product:
Truck.
Welding techniques:
- Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG).
- Gas Tungsten ARC (GMAW) (TIG).
Area of specialization:
- Truck repair.
- Factory assembly.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Repetitive tasks.
- Handling heavy loads.
- Physically demanding.
- Manual dexterity.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
- Standing for extended periods.
Personal suitability:
- Excellent oral communication.
- Team player.
- Hardworking.
Employment terms options:
- Evening.
Experience:
5 years or more.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
Financial benefits:
As per collective agreement.
Support for youths:
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth.