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Education: Registered Apprenticeship certificate. Work setting: Industrial. Manufacture. Tasks: 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. Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC). Operate hoisting and lifting equipment. Apprenticeship training: Level two apprenticeship training. Level three apprenticeship training. Type of materials: Aluminum alloys. Stainless steel. Steel, iron and heavy metals. Welding techniques: Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW). Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW). MIG. Equipment and machinery experience: Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine. Area of specialization: Custom fabrication. Machinery or equipment repair. Structural construction. Transportation/travel information: Own transportation. Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Repetitive tasks. Handling heavy loads. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Sitting. Standing for extended periods. Weight handling: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs). Own tools/equipment: Steel-toed safety boots. Welding helmet. Screening questions: Are you authorized to work in Canada?. Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?. Do you live near the job location?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years.