Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
or equivalent experience

Tasks

Interpret welding process specificationsOperate 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 manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipmentOperate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machinesFit, braze and torch-straighten metalDetermine weldability of materialsOperate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and productsOperate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metalStart up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production lineMaintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipmentEnsure health and safety regulations are followedMS Office

Type of materials

Steel, iron and heavy metals

Specialized machining processes

Plasma ARC

Welding techniques

Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)AutomatedRobotic equipment and systems

Equipment and machinery experience

Arc welding machineGas welding machineWelding equipment

Area of specialization

Custom fabricationFencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Transportation/travel information

Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Handling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityHand-eye co-ordination

Weight handling

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs)

Personal suitability

Excellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationTeam playerPunctualityHardworking

Screening questions

Are you authorized to work in Canada?Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?Are you willing to relocate for this position?Do you have experience working in this field?Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care planParamedical services coverage

Support for newcomers and refugees

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugeesSupports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.) Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition

Support for youths

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports youth employmentOffers 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

Support for Veterans

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Veterans Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for VeteransProvides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Assists with immediate transition needs of Veterans (for example: relocation, housing, etc.) Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures) Supports Veterans in translating their military skills and experience into the language of the civilian job market Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous peopleOffers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations Provides cultural competency training and/or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)

Southgate Fence and Wire Products Inc.

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