Fabrication welder

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 80 hours bi-weekly
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset
• or equivalent experience

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Operate oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Type of materials

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

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Morning

Employment terms options

• Day
• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan