welding machine operator (Edmonton)

Education and Experience

• Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years or equivalent experience

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
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Welding Techniques

• Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) <...