- 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
