| Education: Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training |
| Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Welder Trade Certification, Welder Red Seal Endorsement |
| Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years |
| Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English |
| Major Work Area: Construction, Maintenance/repair, New fabrication |
| Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience: Manufacturing |
| Area of Specialization: Custom fabrication, Structural construction, Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings |
| Welding Techniques: Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW), Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG), Flux core arc welding (FCAW), Tack |
| Type of Machine Experience: Arc welding machines |
| Welding Positions: All positions |
| Materials: Steel, iron and heavy metals |
| Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs), More than 45 kg (100 lbs) |
| Specific Skills: Interpret welding process specifications, Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment, Operate drill presses, Perform post welding heat treatment, 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 |
| Additional Skills: Instruct apprentices, Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications, Layout patterns |
| Security and Safety: Drug test |
| Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Welding helmet |
| Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Fast-paced environment, Repetitive tasks, Handling heavy loads, Physically demanding, Manual dexterity, Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Sitting, Standing for extended periods |
| Work Site Environment: Outdoors, At heights |
| Transportation/Travel Information: Willing to travel, Willing to travel regularly, Willing to travel for extended periods |
| Essential Skills: Reading text, Document use, Numeracy, Writing, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory, Finding information, Continuous learning |
| Other Information: This will be a two year project. Applicants with experience on Bucyrus Draglines preferred. Bucyrus Weld test also required. Forward Journeyman Certification with resume and specify dragline project. |
