| Education: Some college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training |
| Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Welder Trade Certification, 2nd Period Apprentice, 3rd Period Apprentice, 4th Period Apprentice |
| Experience: 1 - 2 years |
| Languages: Speak English |
| Major Work Area: Maintenance/repair, New fabrication |
| Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience: Industrial |
| Area of Specialization: Custom fabrication, Machinery or equipment repair, Cast iron and other metals |
| 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: Gas welding machines, Arc welding machines |
| Welding Positions: All positions |
| Materials: Steel, iron and heavy metals |
| Weight Handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) |
| Specific Skills: Interpret welding process specifications, Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment, Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal, Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC), Determine weldability of materials, Select filler rods, Operate hoisting and lifting equipment |
| Additional Skills: Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes, Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications |
| Own Tools/Equipment: Tools, Steel-toed safety boots, Welding helmet |
| Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Attention to detail, Hand-eye co-ordination, Standing for extended periods |
| Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Valid driver’s licence, Public transportation is not available |
| Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Oral communication, Working with others, Job task planning and organizing |
