Summary Fabrication Welder in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

Find key facts and figures about working as a fabrication welder. The following information is applicable to all Welders and related machine operators (NOC 72106).

Description

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.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$30.22/hour

Median wage in Québec

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

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Jobs

10 jobs

advertised in the Abitibi-Témiscamingue Region

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Competencies

  • Quality Control Testing
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment
  • Preventative Maintenance
  • Operation and Control
  • Equipment and Tool Selection

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