Average hourly wage

$28.55

Job description

These individuals weld, braze, or modify metal parts. They are self-employed or work for:

• Manufacturers of structural steel and sheet metal components
• Boiler, heavy machinery, and metal product manufacturers
• Transportation equipment manufacturers
• Manufacturers of other types of machines
• Welding contractors
• Welding workshops
• The construction sector

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic

People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.

Investigative

People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.

Social

People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.

Main tasks

Welders

• Operate thermal welding and cutting equipment.
• Assemble metal products by thermal process.
• Cut and form metals.
• Repair metal parts

Welding and Brazing Machine Operators

• Read and interpret welding drawings or technical specifications.
• Operate welding and brazing equipment.
• Manufacture, repair, and bond metal components.
• Start, adjust, and monitor robotic welding equipment.
• Participate in the maintenance and repair of welding and brazing machines.
• Adjust, as required, welding heads and machine tools according to technical specifications.

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

Secondary

Targeted regions

• All regions/national

More information

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