Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work site environment

OutdoorsAt heightsDustyHotNoisy

Work setting

CommercialIndustrialManufactureMarine

Tasks

Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipmentRead and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processesExamine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specificationsOperate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machinesFit, braze and torch-straighten metalOperate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

Welder Trade Red Seal CertificateFall Arrest Protection Training CourseForklift Operator Certification

Type of materials

Aluminum alloysStainless steelSteel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

Resistance, spot or seamOxy-acetylene welding (OAW)Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)Flux core arc welding (FCAW)Tubular

Equipment and machinery experience

Arc welding machineGas welding machine

Area of specialization

Custom fabricationMarine repairMachinery or equipment repairShipbuilding and repairStructural construction

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationValid driver's licencePublic transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loadsPhysically demandingAttention to detailStanding for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

Team player

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care planParamedical services coverageVision care benefits

Support for youths

Offers on-the-job training tailored to youthOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youthProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Metalarc Fabrication Limited

Open Positions

welder