Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. 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. Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). 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. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Welding experience. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. Non-ferrous materials. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW). Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Plasma arc welding (PAW). Multipass. Keyhole. Brazing and soldering. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine. Soldering machine. Electrical wiring devices. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Truck repair. Machinery or equipment repair. Pressure vessels. Factory assembly. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Stainless steel welding. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Mask. Welding helmet. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you currently a student?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Other benefits: Subsidised public transportation.