Welding machine operator

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years

Tasks

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• 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
• 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

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Employment terms options

• Shift
• Overtime available
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 hours per week