Welder/ Fitter (Manufacturing)

Overview

Languages
French
Education
~ Other trades certificate or diploma

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
~ Noisy

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 manual or semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment
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
Start up, shut down, adjust and monitor robotic welding production line
Experience and specialization
Type of materials
Aluminum alloys
Stainless steel
Steel, iron and heavy metals
Welding techniques
Oxy-acetylene welding (OAW)
Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
Gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) (TIG)
Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
Submerged arc welding (SAW)
Fusion welds
Multipass
ARC spot
Equipment and machinery experience
Arc welding machine
Butt or seam resistance welding machine
Gas welding machine
Soldering machine
Spot welding machine
Area of specialization
Custom fabrication
Machinery or equipment repair
Structural construction
Factory assembly
Cast iron and other metals
Fencing, balconies, stairs and railings
Process piping
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Manual dexterity
Attention to detail
Hand-eye co-ordination
Standing for extended periods
Weight handling
~ Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
~ Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Punctuality
Hardworking
Resourcefulness
Benefits
Health benefits
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other benefits
Free parking available
Learning/training paid by employer
Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
Team building opportunities
Travel insurance
Variable or compressed work week