Welder (456A)
Welder
Available at Niagara College
Applications Open
Program Overview
A Welder permanently joins pieces of metal or manufactured parts using metal filler and heat and/or pressure, builds structures, repairs broken or cracked parts according to specifications and carries out special processes, such as welding studs and brazing.
A Welder:
- lays out, cuts and forms metals to specifications
- fits sub-assemblies and assemblies together and prepares assemblies for welding
- uses three major types of welding: arc, gas and resistance
- uses various welding and cutting processes to join structural steel and cut metal in vessels, piping and other components
- fabricates parts, tools, machines and equipment
- joins parts being manufactured, builds structures and repairs damaged or worn parts
- controls for quality before, during and after welding
Successful participants will receive:
- Job readiness training
- 30 weeks training
- Financial support for transportation and training cost
To be eligible for these programs, you must fill the following requirements:
- A minimum of Grade 10 high school education or its equivalent
- Female, non-binary ages 18+
- Able to travel to training and work sites
Start Date:
August 29, 2022 – Niagara College
To apply please complete this form and submit to:
Deborah Schwientek,
Manager, Employment and Training Services
Email: dschwientek@ywcahamilton.org
Caron Martin (she/her),
Manager, Employment and Training Services
Email: cmartin2@ywcahamilton.org