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Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. or equivalent experience. Work site environment: Noisy. Dusty. Odours. Work setting: Urban area. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Industrial. Tasks: Interpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operation. Lay out reference points and patterns. Plan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficiently. Assemble and fit plates and sections to form structures. Weld or bolt sections together. Set up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machines. Construct patterns and templates. Install fabricated components in final product. Rig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksite. Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes. Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment. Operate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines. Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment. Interpret welding process specifications. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications. Operate hoisting and lifting equipment. Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses : Metal Fabricator Trade Certification. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate. Type of materials: Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Flux core arc welding (FCAW). Equipment and machinery experience: Brakes and presses. Cutting torches. Drills. Grinder. Shears. Saws. Crane. Gas welding machine. Arc welding machine. Area of specialization: Structural metal or steel. Platework. Rigging and handling. Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings. Custom fabrication. Structural construction. Security and safety: Driver's validity licence check. Transportation/travel information: Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Hand-eye co-ordination. Attention to detail. Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 45 kg (100 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Tools. Personal suitability: Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent oral communication. Initiative. Organized. Reliability. Team player. Values and ethics. Flexibility. Client focus. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Travel insurance.