industrial welder

Education:

Registered Apprenticeship certificate.

Work site environment:

Dusty. Hot. Noisy. Dirty.

Work setting:

Relocation costs not covered by employer. Industrial.

Tasks:

• Interpret welding process specifications.
• 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.
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal.
• 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.
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment.

Type of materials:

Steel, iron and heavy metals.

Welding techniques:

• Flux core arc welding (FCAW).
• Submerged arc welding (SAW).

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Arc welding machine.
• Gas welding machine.

Area of specialization:

• Structural construction.
• Factory assembly.
• Cast iron and other metals.

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.
• Drug test.
• Medical exam.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own transportation.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Organized.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.
• Hardworking.
• Resourcefulness.

Screening questions:

1. Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
2. Do you have experience working in this field?.

Employment terms options:

Evening.

Experience:

Experience an asset.

Employment terms options:

Overtime available.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

• As per collective agreement.
• Bonus.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).

Other benefits:

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Free parking available.
• On-site amenities.
• On-site recreation and activities.
• Other benefits.
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days).