welder-fitter

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience.

Work site environment:

Noisy.

Work setting:

Industrial. Manufacture.

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.
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC).
• Determine weldability of materials.
• 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.

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses :

• First Aid Certificate.
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate.
• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate.

Type of materials:

• Aluminum alloys.
• Stainless steel.
• Steel, iron and heavy metals.

Welding techniques:

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW).
• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW).
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG).
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW).
• Submerged arc welding (SAW).

Equipment and machinery experience:

• Arc welding machine.
• Gas welding machine.

Area of specialization:

• Custom fabrication.
• Structural construction.

Transportation/travel information:

Own transportation.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

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

Weight handling:

Up to 23 kg (50 lbs).

Own tools/equipment:

Steel-toed safety boots.

Personal suitability:

• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Punctuality.
• Hardworking.

Screening questions:

• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?.
• Are you currently a student?.
• Do you have experience working in this field?.
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?.

Experience:

3 years to less than 5 years.

Employment terms options:

Day. Overtime available.

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:

• Learning/training paid by employer.
• On-site recreation and activities.