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Welding of hopper cones, mining & oilfield industry products, and proprietary products.
Work hours are Monday to Thursday 7:00 to 4:15 and Fridays from 7:00 to Noon
Welding Techniques/Processes
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG)
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
Additional Skills
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Layout patterns
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
Welding Positions
- All positions
Specific Skills
- Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Operate drill presses
- Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
- Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Manufacturing
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Repetitive tasks
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
Own Tools/Equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Main Work Area
- New fabrication
Weight Handling
- Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)