Welder-assembler

Work site environment

• At heights
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Urban area

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 hoisting and lifting equipment
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products
• Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Technical Standards Safety Authority (TSSA) Certification

Type of materials

• Plasma coatings
• Stainless steel
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Submerged arc welding (SAW)
• Spool
• Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

• Gas welding machine
• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Truck repair
• Factory assembly

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• 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

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

Personal suitability

• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Early morning

Employment terms options

• Overtime available

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available