Overview
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
3 years to less than 5 years
3 years to less than 5 years
- or equivalent experience
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 1st Period Apprentice
- 2nd Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate
- Gas welding machine
- Arc welding machine
- Spot welding machine
- Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
- Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications
- Factory assembly
- MIG
- Manufacture
- Industrial
- Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
- Interpret welding process specifications
- Determine weldability of materials
- Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
- Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
- Welding helmet
- Noisy
- Dusty
- Hot
- Own transportation
- Public transportation is not available
- Fast-paced environment
- Repetitive tasks
- Handling heavy loads
- Physically demanding
- Manual dexterity
- Attention to detail
- Hand-eye co-ordination
- Standing for extended periods
- Steel, iron and heavy metals
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized