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Welder

Overview

Languages 

English 

Education

  • Other trades certificate or diploma

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

  • Confined spaces
  • Hot
  • Noisy

Responsibilities

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
  • Determine weldability of materials
  • Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization

Area of specialization

  • Auto repair

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Repetitive tasks
  • Physically demanding
  • Attention to detail

Weight handling

  • Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Flexibility
  • Organized
  • Punctuality
  • Hardworking

Benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available