Welder

Overview

Languages

English

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

• Manufacture

Responsibilities

• 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
• Determine weldability of materials
• 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
• Maintain and perform minor repairs on welding, brazing and soldering equipment

Experience and specialization

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

• Arc welding machine
• Butt or seam resistance welding machine
• Gas welding machine

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Cast iron and other metals

Additional information

• Own transportation

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

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Welding helmet

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player

Benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan