WELDER Job

Welders operate welding equipment to weld ferrous and non-ferrous metals. This unit group also includes machine operators who operate previously set up production welding, brazing and soldering equipment. They are employed by companies that manufacture structural steel and platework, boilers, heavy machinery, aircraft and ships and other metal products, and by welding contractors and welding shops, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Responsibilities
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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
Determine weldability of materials
Operate hoisting and lifting equipment
Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Fast-paced environment
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Standing for extended periods