- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Education: Other trades certificate or diploma
- Experience: 3 years to less than 5 years
Tasks
Determine materials requiredInterpret engineering drawings and others' instructions to plan methods and sequences of operationLay out reference points and patternsPlan the sequence of tasks to cut metal most efficientlyStudy engineering drawings and blueprintsStudy engineering drawings and blueprints to determine material requirementsAssemble and fit plates and sections to form structuresWeld or bolt sections togetherSet up and operate heavy-duty metal-working machinesInstall fabricated components in final productRig, hoist and move materials to storage areas or within worksiteRead and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processesOperate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipmentOperate brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machinesDetermine weldability of materialsVerify accuracy and completeness of dataOperate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and productsExamine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specificationsRead and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tablesOperate hoisting and lifting equipmentVerify machined parts for conformance to specifications using precision measuring instrumentsVerify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
Welding techniques
TIGFlux core arc welding (FCAW)Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
Equipment and machinery experience
Brakes and pressesCutting torchesDrillsGrinderShearsSaws
Area of work experience
Metal cutting
Type of industry experience
Metal fabrication
Area of specialization
Structural metal or steelTanksCustom fabrication
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Attention to detailAbility to work independently
Own tools/equipment
Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skillsExcellent oral communicationExcellent written communicationInitiativeOrganizedReliabilityTeam player
Employment terms options
DayOvertime available
Health benefits
Dental planHealth care planVision care benefits
Financial benefits
Life insuranceRegistered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)