Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Dusty. Work setting: Manufacture. Marine. Installation. Fabrication. Construction. Tasks: Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes. Read and interpret blueprints, maps, drawings and specifications. Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment. Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines. Interpret welding process specifications. Install door, window and other hardware. Determine weldability of materials. Verify accuracy and completeness of data. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products. Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications. Operate hoisting and lifting equipment. Verify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments. Type of materials: Stainless steel. Composite materials. Aluminum alloys. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: MIG. Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Gas Tungsten ARC (GMAW) (TIG). Equipment and machinery experience: Drills. Grinder. Saws. Welding. Polishing machines. Gas welding machine. Area of work experience: Metal cutting. Tool and die fabrication experience: Metal cutting, forming or bending dies. Type of industry experience: Metal fabrication. Metal products manufacturing. Area of specialization: Tanks. Stainless steel welding. Ornamental work. Factory assembly. Custom fabrication. Marine repair. Shipbuilding and repair. Structural construction. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Tight deadlines. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Excellent written communication. Initiative. Organized. Team player. Flexibility. Judgement. Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years.