Welder

Job summary

The welder is responsible for interpreting blueprints and specifications to operate manual or automated welding and flame-cutting equipment. They must also examine welds to ensure quality standards are met and perform minor maintenance on welding machinery.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 3 years to less than 5 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Outdoors Confined spaces Dusty Hot 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 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 Equipment and machinery experience Arc welding machine Welding Welding equipment Area of specialization Truck repair Truck-trailer repair Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Drug test Medical exam Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Repetitive tasks Handling heavy loads Physically demanding Manual dexterity Hand-eye co-ordination Standing for extended periods Weight handling Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) Personal suitability Client focus Flexibility Organized Team player

What you’ll do

The welder is responsible for interpreting blueprints and specifications to operate manual or automated welding and flame-cutting equipment. They must also examine welds to ensure quality standards are met and perform minor maintenance on welding machinery.

Requirements

Candidates must have a secondary school graduation certificate and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience. The role requires physical stamina for handling heavy loads and the ability to work in demanding environments including confined spaces and outdoors.

Listed skills

• Manual dexterity · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Arc welding
• Flame-cutting
• Blueprint reading
• Metal shaping
• Metal bending
• Metal straightening
• Welding equipment maintenance
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye coordination
• Welding process interpretation
• Weld examination
• Truck repair
• Truck-trailer repair

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Transportation