Welder (NOC: 72106)

Work site environment

• Noisy

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• 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
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys
• Stainless steel

Computer and technology knowledge

• Use computer numerical control (CNC) machines

Welding techniques

• MIG

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine

Equipment, eystems and controls experience

• Automotive equipment and systems

Area of specialization

• Auto repair
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Factory assembly
• Cutting machine

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking