Overview

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

1 year to less than 2 years

  • or equivalent experience
  • Shears
  • Saws
  • Grinder
  • Drills
  • Cutting torches
  • Read and interpret blueprints
  • Structural metal or steel
  • TIG
  • Plasma ARC
  • MIG
  • ARC spot
  • Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
  • Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
  • Weld or bolt sections together
  • Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines
  • Lay out reference points and patterns
  • Construct patterns and templates
  • Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures
  • Study engineering drawings and blueprints, determine the materials required, and plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently
  • Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite
  • Install fabricated components in final product
  • Driver’s validity licence check
  • Criminal record check
  • Basic security clearance
  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Outdoors
  • Noisy
  • Willing to travel
  • Valid driver’s licence
  • In shop
  • Various locations
  • Initiative
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Values and ethics
  • Reliability
  • Organized