Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
Education: No degree, certificate or diploma
Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years

Work site environment

At heightsDustyNoisy

Work setting

IndustrialManufacture

Tasks

Interpret welding process specificationsOperate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipmentRead and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processesOperate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipmentOperate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machinesFit, braze and torch-straighten metalOperate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)Operate hoisting and lifting equipmentOperate 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 metalMaintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Type of materials

Aluminum alloysStainless steelSteel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)Flux core arc welding (FCAW)Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

Arc welding machineGas welding machine

Area of specialization

Custom fabrication

Transportation/travel information

Own transportationValid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

Fast-paced environmentRepetitive tasksHandling heavy loadsPhysically demandingManual dexterityAttention to detailHand-eye co-ordinationStanding for extended periods

Weight handling

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

ToolsSteel-toed safety bootsWelding helmet

Personal suitability

Client focusEfficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationFlexibilityOrganizedTeam playerPunctualityHardworkingResourcefulness

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 live near the job location?Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

DayWeekendOvertime required

Health benefits

Dental planHealth care plan

Financial benefits

Group insurance benefitsRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

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