Welder

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy

Tasks

• Interpret welding process specifications
• Read and interpret welding blueprints, drawings specifications, manuals and processes
• 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 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
• Operate previously set-up brazing or soldering machines to bond metal or to fill holes, indentations and seams of metal

Type of materials

• Non-ferrous materials
• Steel, iron and heavy metals

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Brazing machine
• Soldering machine

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Machinery or equipment repair
• Cast iron and other metals
• Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks
• Physically demanding
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

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

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance

Other benefits

• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination