Welder-fitter

Work site environment

• Dusty
• Noisy
• Odours

Work setting

• Manufacture
• Assembly
• Aluminum plant
• Fitting

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
• Fit, braze and torch-straighten metal
• Read blueprint, schemas and drawings
• Communicate technical problems, processes and solutions
• Welding experience

Type of materials

• Aluminum alloys

Welding techniques

• Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
• Gas metal ARC (GMAW) (MIG)

Instrument experience

• Precision measuring instrument

Industrial processes and products experience

• Quality assurance and control

Equipment and machinery experience

• Arc welding machine
• Gas welding machine
• Grinder

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication
• Standard transmission

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Willing to travel for extended periods
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Standing for extended periods
• Ability to work independently

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots
• Face shield
• Welding helmet

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Team player
• Punctuality
• Hardworking
• Resourcefulness
• Initiative
• Accurate
• Dependability
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Leadership
• Accountability

Screening questions

• Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Parking available

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Assists with immediate settlement needs of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: housing, transportation, storage, childcare, winter clothing, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)

Support for Veterans

• Offers workshops, counselling services or other resources to help Veterans navigate their transition into the civilian workforce (for example: adapting to different organizational structures)
• Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)

Support for Indigenous people

• Facilitates access to Elders who can offer support and guidance to Indigenous workers

Support for mature workers

• Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.)
• Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities)
• Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)