welder

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• 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

• Confined spaces
• Noisy

Work setting

• 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 oxygen arc cutting equipment (arc-air), (AOC)
• Operate previously set-up welding machines to fabricate or repair metal parts and products

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Welder Trade Red Seal Certificate

Experience and specialization

Type of materials

• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Welding techniques

• Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
• Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
• Multipass

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine

Parts specialization

• Manufacturing equipment

Area of specialization

• Cast iron and other metals

Sales experience

• Mining machinery/equipment

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• 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
• Gloves
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Team player
• Reliability

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Night shift premium
• Pension plan