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
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
Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Type of materials
Aluminum alloys
Copper and copper alloys
Plasma coatings
Stainless steel
Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
Resistance, spot or seam
Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
Arc welding machine
Brazing machine
Gas welding machine
Soldering machine
Area of specialization
Custom fabrication
Auto repair
Truck repair
Machinery or equipment repair
Cast iron and other metals
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Repetitive tasks
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Sitting
Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Hard hat
Safety glasses/goggles
Safety harness
Gloves
Mask
Face shield
Welding helmet
Personal suitability
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Hardworking
Employment terms options
Evening
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options
Morning
Night
On call
Day
Weekend
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees
Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and/or refugees
Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employment
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth
Support for Indigenous people
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations
Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers
Supports for visible minorities
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.)
Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities
