Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate. Work site environment: Noisy. Work setting: Manufacture. 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. 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. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Personal suitability: Client focus. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Experience: 7 months to less than 1 year.