- 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)
