| Education: Not applicable, Not required |
| Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): Welder Trade Certification |
| Experience: 3 - 5 years |
| Languages: Speak English, Read English, Write English |
| Major Work Area: New fabrication |
| Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience: Manufacturing, Industrial |
| Area of Specialization: Custom fabrication, Structural construction |
| Welding Techniques: Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG), Gas metal arc welding (GMAW) (MIG) |
| Type of Machine Experience: Butt or seam resistance welding machines, Soldering 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, Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal, Determine weldability of materials, Prepare jigs or set-ups for welding |
| 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 |
| Security and Safety: Criminal record check |
| Own Tools/Equipment: Steel-toed safety boots, Gloves, Face shield, 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, Standing for extended periods |
| Transportation/Travel Information: Own transportation, Public transportation is not available |
| Essential Skills: Reading text, Numeracy, Oral communication, Working with others, Problem solving, Decision making, Critical thinking, Job task planning and organizing, Significant use of memory |
