welder

Education:

College/CEGEP. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

• Outdoors.
• At heights.
• Cold/refrigerated.
• Confined spaces.
• Dusty.
• Hot.
• Noisy.
• Odours.
• Dirty.

Work setting:

Marine.

Tasks:

• Operate manual or semi-automatic, fully automated welding equipment.
• 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).
• Operate hoisting and lifting equipment.
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products.
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal.

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Arc welding machine.
• Gas welding machine.

Area of specialization:

• Marine repair.
• Shipbuilding and repair.

Security and safety:

Bondable.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment.
• Repetitive tasks.
• Handling heavy loads.
• Physically demanding.
• Manual dexterity.
• Attention to detail.
• Hand-eye co-ordination.
• Standing for extended periods.

Weight handling:

Up to 45 kg (100 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

• Steel-toed safety boots.
• Gloves.
• Welding helmet.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Day.

Health benefits:

• Dental plan.
• Health care plan.
• Vision care benefits.