Welder

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

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 manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Determine weldability of materials
• 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
• Complete reports to record problems and work performed
• Ensure safety procedures are followed

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Sitting
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality