welder-fitter

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Registered Apprenticeship certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

3 years to less than 5 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Dusty
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Industrial
• Manufacture

Responsibilities

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 brakes, shears and other metal shaping, straightening and bending machines
• 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

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

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

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Truck repair
• Machinery or equipment repair

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus
• Life insurance