Welder

Work site environment

• Noisy

Work setting

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

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

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Copper and copper alloys
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Area of specialization

• Machinery or equipment repair
• Structural construction

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking