welder-assembler

Education:

Other trades certificate or diploma. Welding technology/welder. Metal fabricator.

Work site environment:

Noisy.

Work setting:

Willing to relocate. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Commercial. Industrial. Installation. Assembly.

Tasks:

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes.
• Examine welds and ensure that they meet standards and/or specifications.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment.
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC).
• Determine weldability of materials.
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.
• Test and check electrical assemblies and wiring for proper connection.
• Position, align and adjust parts for proper fit and assembly.
• Operate or tend automated assembling equipment.
• Make minor adjustments and repairs.
• Inspect finished products for proper functioning.
• Fasten parts together using fastening and joining equipment.
• Connect cables, tubes and wires.
• Check mechanical assemblies and subassemblies for alignment and proper functioning.
• Assemble mechanical parts into subassemblies.
• Assemble or connect electrical components.
• Assemble, fit and install prefabricated parts to form subassemblies or finished products.
• Read blueprints to determine work requirements .

Type of product:

Truck. Hydraulic pumps.

Welding techniques:

Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW). Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).

Equipment and machinery experience:

Arc welding machine. Gas welding machine.

Area of work experience:

Finished products.

Inspection or testing specialization:

Mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Electrical assemblies or wiring.

Area of specialization:

Custom fabrication. Machinery or equipment repair. Structural construction.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation. Valid driver's licence. Public transportation is not available.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

Fast-paced environment. Physically demanding. Manual dexterity. Attention to detail. Hand-eye co-ordination. Bending, crouching, kneeling.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Tools. Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Hardworking.
• Resourcefulness.
• Reliability.

Screening questions:

• 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 for the position (English or French)?.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Vision care benefits.

Financial benefits:

Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Long term benefits:

Long-term care insurance.

Other benefits:

Free parking available.