Day Shift Fabrication Welder

Work Term: Permanent
Work Language: English
Hours: 40 to 44 hours per week
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: 5 years or more
or equivalent experience Work site environment
Dusty
Hot
Noisy
Odours
Dirty
Work setting
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacture
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
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
Type of materials
Aluminum alloys
Nickel alloys
Non-ferrous materials
Non-metallic materials
Stainless steel
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

Area of specialization
Custom fabrication
Machinery or equipment repair
Structural construction
Factory assembly
Ornamental work
Security and safety
~ Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information
~ Own transportation

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 23 kg (50 lbs)

Own tools/equipment
Tools
Steel-toed safety boots
Welding helmet
Personal suitability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Organized
Team player
Punctuality
Hardworking
Screening questions
~ Do you have experience working in this field?

Employment terms options
~ Morning

Employment terms options
Day
Overtime available
Health benefits
Dental plan
Disability benefits
Health care plan
Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance
Other benefits
~ Free parking available