welder

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

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

Work site environment

• Outdoors
• At heights
• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Hot
• Noisy
• Dirty

Work setting

• Remote location
• Civil (road and bridge construction, etc.)
• Industrial
• Marine
• Urban area
• Greenhouse

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
• Computer-aided design (CAD)
• Determine weldability of materials

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Forklift Operator Certification

Experience and specialization

Welding techniques

• Fusion welds

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Willing to travel
• Willing to travel regularly
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Valid driver's licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer

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 9 kg (20 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)