TIG (tungsten inert gas) welder
Education:
Other trades certificate or diploma.
Work setting:
Industrial. Urban area.
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 hoisting and lifting equipment.
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
Type of materials:
- Composite materials.
- Copper and copper alloys.
- Stainless steel.
- Steel, iron and heavy metals.
Welding techniques:
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
- Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG).
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
Equipment and machinery experience:
- Gas welding machine.
- Spot welding machine.
Area of specialization:
- Cast iron and other metals.
- Process piping.
Work conditions and physical capabilities:
- Fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Hand-eye co-ordination.
Own tools/equipment:
Steel-toed safety boots.
Personal suitability:
- Efficient interpersonal skills.
- Organized.
- Team player.
- Punctuality.
- Hardworking.
Experience:
2 years to less than 3 years.
Employment terms options:
Day.
Health benefits:
- Dental plan.
- Health care plan.
- Vision care benefits.
Financial benefits:
Group insurance benefits.