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Education: Other trades certificate or diploma. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Various locations. Commercial. Industrial. Manufacture. 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. 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. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification. CAMC Aviation Welding Technician Certificate. Pressure Welding Certification. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate. Fall Arrest Protection Training Course. Forklift Operator Certification. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. 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. Boilers. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Butt or seam resistance welding machine. Gas welding machine. Spot welding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Machinery or equipment repair. Pressure vessels. Structural construction. Process piping. Security and safety: Basic security clearance. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Willing to travel. Willing to travel for extended periods. Valid driver's licence. Travel expenses paid by employer. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Attention to detail. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Tools. Steel-toed safety boots. Hard hat. Safety glasses/goggles. Safety harness. Gloves. Mask. Face shield. Welding helmet. Personal suitability: Client focus. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Flexibility. Organized. Team player. Punctuality. Hardworking. Resourcefulness. Screening questions: Are you available for shift or on-call work?. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Employment terms options: Early morning. Experience: 5 years or more. Employment terms options: On call. Weekend. Overtime available. Workplace information: Hybrid. Financial benefits: Bonus. Mileage paid. Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits. Other benefits: Free parking available. Parking available. Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. 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. Does not require Canadian work experience.