Welder

• Education: Other trades certificate or diploma


• Experience: 5 years or more


• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Industrial

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine
• Spot welding machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Structural construction
• Factory assembly